Molasses (Treacle) — Cups to Grams Conversion
One cup of molasses weighs 330g.
Molasses (Treacle) Cups to Grams Chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 83g |
| ⅓ cup | 110g |
| ½ cup | 165g |
| ¾ cup | 248g |
| 1 cup | 330g |
| 1½ cups | 495g |
| 2 cups | 660g |
| 3 cups | 990g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Measurement method: Liquid
Tablespoon & Teaspoon Weights
| Measure | Grams | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (US/UK — 15ml) | 20.6g | Standard in US, UK, Canada |
| 1 tbsp (Australian — 20ml) | 27.5g | One-third larger than US/UK |
| 1 tsp (5ml — universal) | 6.9g | Same worldwide |
About Molasses (Treacle)
The dark, intensely flavoured syrup remaining after sugar crystals are extracted from cane juice — the defining flavour in gingerbread, treacle tart, and Christmas pudding.
Why the Weight Per Cup Varies
Weighs 330g per cup, slightly less than honey/golden syrup due to a different sugar concentration and water content. Best measured by weight, since it clings stubbornly to volume measures.
Names in Different Countries
"Molasses" (US/Canada) = "black treacle" (UK). Distinct from "blackstrap" molasses, which is much more bitter and concentrated.
Common Recipe Uses
Gingerbread, parkin, Christmas pudding, dark fruit cake, baked beans.
Substitutions
No true substitute for its intensity; dark brown sugar contains a little molasses and can work in small amounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Very similar — black treacle tends slightly more bitter; substitute 1:1.
The final, most concentrated and bitter extraction — not a direct substitute for regular baking molasses.
It contains melanoidins that produce intense browning, more than any other common sweetener.
330g — best measured by weight due to its thick, sticky consistency.
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