CakeInspire Baking Converter

Volume Converter

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Weight Converter

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Temperature Converter

Common Baking Temperatures

DescriptionFahrenheit (°F)Celsius (°C)
Cool Oven250°F – 275°F120°C – 135°C
Moderate Oven350°F – 375°F175°C – 190°C
Hot Oven400°F – 425°F200°C – 220°C
Very Hot Oven450°F – 475°F230°C – 245°C

Pan Size Converter

Round Cake Pan Equivalents

Original Pan SizeVolumeAlternative Pan
6-inch round, 2-inch deep4 cups8×4-inch loaf pan
8-inch round, 2-inch deep6 cups8×8-inch square pan
9-inch round, 2-inch deep8 cups9×9-inch square pan
11×7-inch rectangular pan
10-inch round, 2-inch deep10-12 cups9×13-inch rectangular pan
Two 8-inch round pans

Common Baking Substitutions

Flour Substitutions (1 cup all-purpose flour)

Cake Flour: 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cake flour
Self-Rising Flour: 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ teaspoons baking powder + ¼ teaspoon salt
Bread Flour: 1 cup all-purpose flour
Whole Wheat Flour: ¾ cup all-purpose flour + ¼ cup whole wheat flour

Sugar Substitutions (1 cup granulated sugar)

Brown Sugar: 1 cup packed brown sugar
Powdered Sugar: 1¾ cups powdered sugar
Honey: ¾ cup honey (reduce liquid in recipe by ¼ cup and lower oven temp by 25°F)
Maple Syrup: ¾ cup maple syrup (reduce liquid in recipe by 3 tablespoons)

Dairy Substitutions

Buttermilk (1 cup): 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar + enough milk to make 1 cup (let stand 5 minutes)
Sour Cream (1 cup): 1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup buttermilk
Heavy Cream (1 cup, for baking): ¾ cup milk + ¼ cup melted butter
Milk (1 cup): ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water

Leavening Agents

Baking Powder (1 teaspoon): ¼ teaspoon baking soda + ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Baking Soda (½ teaspoon): 2 teaspoons baking powder (results may vary)
Yeast (1 packet or 2¼ teaspoons): Not easily substitutable in recipes

Fat Substitutions

Butter (1 cup): 1 cup margarine or ⅞ cup vegetable oil or ⅞ cup lard
Oil (1 cup): 1 cup melted butter or 1 cup applesauce (for reduced fat baking)
Shortening (1 cup): 1 cup + 2 tablespoons butter or 1 cup coconut oil

Egg Substitutions (1 large egg)

For Binding: ¼ cup mashed banana or ¼ cup applesauce
For Leavening: 1 tablespoon vinegar + 1 teaspoon baking soda
Commercial Replacer: Follow package directions



What is a Baking Converter and Why Every Home Baker Needs One

Ever found yourself halfway through a delicious recipe only to discover it lists ingredients in grams when all you have is measuring cups? Or perhaps you’ve wondered if your 8-inch square pan can substitute for a 9-inch round one? Our CakeInspire Baking Converter is here to solve these kitchen conundrums!

What Is a Baking Converter?

A baking converter is a specialized tool that instantly translates between different measurement units and provides equivalents for common baking elements. Our comprehensive converter handles volume conversions (cups to milliliters), weight conversions (ounces to grams), temperature scales (Fahrenheit to Celsius), pan size equivalents, and even ingredient substitutions—all in one convenient place!

Why Our Baking Converter Will Change Your Kitchen Life

Baking is both an art and a science. Unlike cooking, where you can often adjust ingredients to taste, baking requires precision for chemical reactions to occur properly. That’s where our converter becomes indispensable!

No More Recipe Disasters

We created this tool after countless kitchen catastrophes (like that batch of rock-hard cookies that resulted from a measurement mistake). Whether you’re:

  • Converting international recipes to measurements you understand
  • Adapting recipes to fit the pans you already own
  • Finding substitutes for ingredients you’ve run out of
  • Scaling recipes up for parties or down for smaller gatherings

Our user-friendly converter eliminates the guesswork so you can focus on the joy of baking!

Features That Make Baking Stress-Free

🔄 Complete Volume Conversions

Transform between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, milliliters, and liters instantly. Perfect for liquid ingredients where precision matters most!

⚖️ Accurate Weight Conversions

Convert grams to ounces, pounds to kilograms, and more with perfect accuracy. Because when it comes to flour and sugar, even small measurement errors can lead to big differences in results.

🌡️ Temperature Made Simple

Toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius with our instant converter, plus access our reference chart for ideal temperatures for different types of baked goods.

📏 Pan Size Solutions

Our pan size converter tells you exactly which alternatives work with volume equivalents, ensuring your bake times and depths stay consistent even when using different pans.

🥄 Emergency Substitution Guide

Don’t rush to the store! Our comprehensive substitution guide offers tested alternatives for common baking ingredients—perfect for dietary restrictions or those moments when you realize you’re missing something mid-recipe.

Real Bakers Love Our Tool

“This converter has rescued me from so many potential baking disasters! Just last weekend I needed to convert a European recipe with gram measurements, and this tool made it effortless.” – Jennifer, home baker

“The pan size converter is brilliant. I was able to use what I had instead of buying new pans. My cake turned out perfectly!” – David, weekend baker

Ready to Transform Your Baking?

Whether you’re a novice baker or seasoned pro, our converter eliminates the math and guesswork from your baking adventures. Bookmark this page for instant access whenever measurement questions arise!

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