Recipes are written by sadists who love fractions. “Just use 1 3/4 cups,” they say, knowing full well you’ll need to halve it later. Is it a conspiracy? Maybe.
Or maybe they just love watching us stare into the pantry, holding a measuring cup like a crying toddler. I see you.
One last way to remember
Here’s a ridiculous image: Picture a cup. It’s full of something delicious. Now picture a cup that is 7/8 full. That’s your answer. It’s just a shy, slightly-less-than-full cup.
You’re not losing much. You’re just being precise. And precise people get fluffy cakes.
