tasse zucker

Tasse Zucker is a German culinary measurement term literally translating to "cup of sugar," referring to granulated sugar (typically white sugar or Zucker) measured by volume in a standard cup measure. In the context of German and Central European cooking, this measurement represents approximately 200 grams of standard granulated white sugar, though precise weight varies slightly depending on how densely the sugar is packed. The term reflects the practical approach to recipe-writing common in German-language cookbooks, where volume measurements using household cups (Tasse) remain standard alongside metric weight measurements.

Tasse Zucker appears frequently in German, Austrian, and Swiss baking and pastry recipes, where it serves as a sweetening agent in cakes, cookies, desserts, and sweet beverages. In traditional Central European cuisine, it is a fundamental ingredient in recipes for Sachertorte, Strudel, Gugelhupf, and various Kuchen (cakes). The measurement is also used in recipes for jams, compotes, and sweetened sauces. When adapting German recipes for international use, cooks typically convert this volumetric measurement to grams (approximately 200g) for precision.