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SpicesGround dried flower buds. Intensely warm and slightly numbing — use a fraction of what the recipe says if you're unsure.
Properties
Density Index
0.46 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
110g
Texture
Dry
Category
Spice
Top Substitute
Allspice
Use 1:1
Allspice contains some eugenol — closest single-spice match.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 28.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 36.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 55.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 110 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 165 grams |
| 2 cups | 220 grams |
| 3 cups | 330 grams |
| 4 cups | 440 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.46 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Cloves (ground) equals 109 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
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Substitutions for Cloves (ground)
Storage Tips
Airtight container, cool dark place. Ground loses potency in 6 months; whole cloves stay strong for 2 years.
Baking Science
Eugenol provides both flavour and a mild local-anaesthetic effect. Concentrations above 1/4 tsp per cup of flour overwhelm everything else in the dish.
Recipe Context
For spice cakes: over-measuring can create bitterness quickly.
For cookies: spice potency changes by brand and age.
For blends: weight helps maintain repeatable flavor profile.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup cloves (ground) = 110g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 99g-121g per cup (10% band).
Why this happens: particle size and settling vary across brands and freshness windows.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cloves (ground)?
1 cup of cloves (ground) weighs 110 grams.
What can I substitute for cloves (ground)?
Allspice (1:1), Cinnamon + Nutmeg (1/2 tsp each per 1 tsp cloves)