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10.16.2014

Fave: Odd-Sized Measuring Cups

Odd-Size Measuring CupsStandard measuring cups come in a set of four: 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup. You can assemble pretty much any measurement with these tools.

But if you bake a lot, it can be annoying to scoop BOTH 1/4 cup AND 1/2 cup to make 3/4 cup. #firstworldproblems #foodbloggerproblems #momthisisahashtag

In all seriousness – as serious as a blog post about measuring cups can be – it’s nice to have some additional options. I admit I lose track when I’m scooping, whether I need five cups of flour, or 2/3 cup of sugar. I scoop two cups… or three… the phone rings… I stare blankly at the stand mixer.

Honestly, it’s amazing. A recipe can call for two cups of sugar, and after one cup I have to think REALLY hard about how much I have already put in.

{This is not dissimilar to the Microwave Meal Phenomenon that SLRH and I discovered in law school. How many times do you check the back of a microwave meal box for the instructions? Like seven? Seven times. The instructions are ALWAYS: poke holes, microwave on medium for three minutes, remove plastic, stir, microwave for three more minutes. Yet I need seven reminders, including removing it from the garbage at least once. But SURELY, I digress.}

Odd-Size Measuring Cups-2This set of Odd-Sized Measuring Cups comes with four sizes to fill in the gaps: 2/3 cup, 3/4 cup, 1.5 cups and 2 cups. I want to say they were a treat for myself when I was on a baking streak a good while back, but I don’t really remember – they are just one of those things I’ve always had. I don’t always use them, but in my new kitchen there is room in my baking cabinet for them to be more accessible, so they have made a comeback. I love that they are a different style than my standard cups so I can easily differentiate (this set has a curved handle and sloped sides to the cup). While I recall this set being from Williams-Sonoma, I don’t see it for sale on the website now, and the current model only has three sizes instead of four. If you are looking to make a purchase, this set of four from Crate and Barrel looks nice to me.

Odd-Size Measuring Cups-8

I last used this set during a recent Experimental Healthy Baking Day with AWP. We made a joint Pinterest board, pinned a bunch of “healthy” baked goods we had been meaning to try out, and got to work. We wanted to experiment with home-made power bars, PB2, and more. I admit I did not do enough research for this session, and my results were … not worth sharing here. I mean, worth eating by myself in my kitchen (obviously), just not worth sharing (and I will try different recipes next time). But I learned a lot! And AWP had some success. I look forward to another “go” at it – but maaaaybe I’m more looking forward to our next Holiday Baking Day. No applesauce-instead-of-oil required on Holiday Baking Day!

Odd-Size Measuring Cups-10In any case, it was really useful to have this set of Odd-Sized Measuring Cups available when we had four or five recipes going at once. If you are a baker, or are buying a gift for a baker {like if you want to make a baking-themed wedding present}, these are a great tool.

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  1. Karen says

    02.13.2021 at 12:50 am

    I have this almost complete set of 6. I have 5 of them and I’m missing the 1 cup. ☹️

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  2. Heather says

    12.18.2020 at 11:19 am

    I JUST emailed Williams Sonoma about these cups! I happened to grab a 1 cup one at my church tag sale a few years ago. These are seriously the most comfortable cups to hold! The curve of the handle, the sturdiness of the cup itself…. the fact that it doesn’t have those rivets in them like most good sturdy stainless steel cups! I’m in love and all I have is one! It’s like torture! lol I asked if there was any way they could bring this line back because NO ONE is giving up these bad boys!!! I have been searching since I got the one I have and I have only ever seen them on ebay twice. Once was from the UK.

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    • my utensil crock says

      12.24.2020 at 6:17 pm

      Lucky find!

      You are not the only one! People ask me where to get them all the time – I should nudge WS also. I was there a few weeks ago and I saw the full set they sell now, and it doesn’t come close to comparing!

      Becky

      Reply
  3. Michael Rothermel says

    07.28.2019 at 11:08 am

    I have the normal size measuring cups in the “style design” in your photos. I’ve been trying to find a complimentary set of odd size measuring cups that will match. They are next to impossible to find so far. I had a glimmer of hope when I saw your suggestion for Crate & Barrel and immediately clicked the link. I was then disappointed to find that page could not be found. If you have another place to find them, I’d love to hear from you.

    Reply
    • my utensil crock says

      07.28.2019 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Michael!

      That’s a bummer. How about one of these:

      – https://www.crateandbarrel.com/stainless-steel-odd-size-measuring-cups-set-of-4/s608969?st=stainless-steel-odd-size-measuring-cup-set/
      – https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/all-clad-odd-sized-measuring-cups/?catalogId=69&sku=7078967&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Cooks%27%20Tools%20%3E%20Slotted%20Spoons%20%26%20Spoon%20Sets&cm_ite=7078967&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_XpBRCCARIsAItJiuTGP7Eyl2zzLFQPInuh5LNEUzC28EaDI_FQblG6laczj25LiZZ9kmwaAtMzEALw_wcB
      – https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/williams-sonoma-stainless-steel-nesting-measuring-cups-spoons/?cm_src=AutoRel

      I also have this set (although I prefer the stainless steel version): https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/architec-reg-purelast-measuring-cups-set-of-6/1043449668?skuId=43449668&&mrkgcl=609&mrkgadid=3253336428&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_kitchenfoodprep_local&product_id=43449668&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&adpos=1o2&creative=356249224553&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_XpBRCCARIsAItJiuQV7ahDryCMQYYKdNCQyqUoEOf_sYFNtK36GxQhUccIF3oKAUtqW5caAoB1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

      Good luck!
      Becky

      Reply
    • amelia says

      10.27.2019 at 7:29 am

      I too have been searching everywhere for a single to complete set of these particular measuring cups! any luck? if you find ANY let me know!!! please!!!

      Reply

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