In my kitchen and in America’s Test Kitchen, a “packed” cup of brown sugar is 7 ounces/200 grams. I occasionally ask for a lightly packed cup, which weighs 6 1/2 ounces/185 grams. Stella’s packed cup is a little heavier, at 8 ounces/225 grams.

What does 1 cup of sugar weigh?

As a rule, 1 cup of sugar weighs 200 grams.

What is the substitute of 1 cup brown sugar?

Yes, plain ol’ granulated sugar can replace brown sugar! It’s a straight one-to-one substitute, so for every cup of brown sugar called for, use a cup of granulated sugar. You will notice a difference in the end result. Brown sugar adds moisture to baked goods and gives them lots of chewy softness.

Is Demerara sugar brown sugar?

A common misconception is that demerara sugar is the same as brown sugar. Demerara sugar is indeed a type of brown sugar, but it is not the product most consumers typically associate the term ‘brown sugar’ with, which is soft brown sugar.

Does brown sugar weigh more than white?

Mind you, brown sugar does not dissolve the way white sugar does, so you may get some crunching if you don’t combine it with your wet ingredients first. Don’t substitute by weight. Brown sugar weighs more. Its also worth noting that brown sugar is actually molasses and regular suger.

Does brown sugar weigh the same as white?

The same weight of brown and white sugars has the same sweetness. Because white sugar is denser than brown sugar, to get equal sweetness firmly pack the brown sugar so when inverted the cup of brown sugar will hold its shape.