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Last Updated: February 19, 2026

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This article was reviewed by Maria Short. Maria Short is a Baker and the Owner of Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe in Hilo, Hawaii. With over 24 years of experience, she specializes in specialty desserts and wedding cakes. She graduated from L’Academie de Cuisine’s Pastry Arts Program with honors and studied at Baltimore International Culinary College. In 2019, Maria competed in the 6th season of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship. In 2010, she had a cake named one of “America’s Most Beautiful Cakes” by Brides magazine. This article has been viewed 247,598 times.

Sugar cubes are extremely simple to make at home - all you need is sugar and water. In addition to standard cubes, you can add color and flavor to add fun flair to a tea party or another gathering. Learn how to make sugar cubes using two different methods: using a pan in the oven or an ice cube tray you leave out overnight.

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Making Sugar Cubes in the Oven

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  1. Step 1 Pour a cup of sugar into a bowl. 1 Pour a cup of sugar into a bowl. You can use any type of sugar except powdered sugar. Choose raw sugar, brown sugar, or plain granulated sugar.
  2. Step 2 Add three teaspoons of water to the bowl of sugar. 2 Add three teaspoons of water to the bowl of sugar. Pour it over the sugar evenly and let it sit for a few seconds. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Mix the water and sugar with a fork. 3 Mix the water and sugar with a fork. Try to remove the clumps of sugar and make a smooth mixture. If clumps of sugar remain, continue mixing to remove them. The sugar is ready when it retains it shape when lightly pressed.
  4. Step 4 Line a baking pan with parchment paper. 4 Line a baking pan with parchment paper. You can use a bread pan, a loaf pan, or any type of glass or metal pan that is oven safe.
  5. Step 5 Pour the sugar onto the parchment paper. 5 Pour the sugar onto the parchment paper. Pack the sugar into the base of the pan very tightly with a spatula or another tool that is stiff and flat. The height should be similar to a commercial sugar cube, around 1.27cm/1/2 an inch.
    • If you want sugar pieces that aren't shaped like cubes, pour the sugar into oven-safe candy molds or muffin tins.
    • If you have candy molds that aren't oven safe, you can still use them. Pour the sugar into the molds and use a spatula to flatten the tops. Instead of putting the molds in the oven, cover them loosely with parchment paper and leave them on the counter overnight. They'll be hard by morning.
  6. Step 6 Score the sugar. 6 Score the sugar. Using a knife, cut the sugar sheet into cubes of the size you want. Try to cut neat, even squares. Do not forget this step; if you do, you will end up with a sugar block, rather than sugar cubes.
  7. Step 7 Put the pan in an oven preheated to 120°C or 250°F. 7 Put the pan in an oven preheated to 120°C or 250°F. Set a timer for 1 hour.
  8. Step 8 Remove the pan of sugar from the oven. 8 Remove the pan of sugar from the oven. After one 1 hour, take the pan out and let the sugar cubes cool for at least 10 minutes.
  9. Step 9 Break up the cubes. 9 Break up the cubes. Pull the sugar cubes out of the pan and break them apart with your hands or something smooth like a knife. If cut properly, they will break fairly easy.
  10. Step 10 Store the cubes. 10 Store the cubes. Put the sugar cubes into an airtight container for future use. Or, pop them into your coffee or tea right now and enjoy.
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Ice Cube Tray Version

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  1. Step 1 Get silicone ice cube trays. 1 Get silicone ice cube trays. This method works best if you choose silicon ice cube trays with cute shapes, such as hearts, stars, animals or something quirkier than the same old cube. Silicon trays are the best because you'll be able to remove the sugar cubes much more easily, with less likelihood of damaging them.
  2. Step 2 Pour the sugar into the mixing bowl. 2 Pour the sugar into the mixing bowl. You can make more than 1/2 a cup's worth but this is a good amount for a beginner to play with.
  3. Step 3 Add a teaspoon of water into the sugar and mix. 3 Add a teaspoon of water into the sugar and mix. Continue adding water a teaspoonful at a time until you have mixed together a paste of sugar and water. Don't make it too gooey or wet, or the sugar will dissolve.
    • At this stage you can mix in a few drops of food coloring to make colored cubes.
    • Consider adding a few drops of vanilla, almond, or lemon extract to make flavored sugar.
  4. Step 4 Spoon the sugar paste into each mold of the ice cube tray. 4 Spoon the sugar paste into each mold of the ice cube tray. Fill the molds about halfway only.
  5. Step 5 Pack the sugar. 5 Pack the sugar. Press down into the molds with the back of a spoon to make an even surface and to pack the sugar down so that it sticks together.
  6. Step 6 Dry the sugar. 6 Dry the sugar. Set the tray aside in a dry spot to let the water evaporate. If it's humid in your kitchen, the cubes might not set.
  7. Step 7 Remove the sugar shapes. 7 Remove the sugar shapes. Remove each piece of sugar by carefully pushing from the base of the ice cube tray and tapping gently into the palm of your hand. Store in an airtight container or use straight away.
  8. Step 8 Finished. 8 Finished.
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  • Question Will it still work if you use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, but you may have a harder time trying to separate the cubes from the foil, causing the cubes to break. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 12
  • Question How long does this usually take? Community Answer Community Answer It depends on which method you use, but it looks like at least 1.5 hours for the first method. The second method depends on how long it takes for your sugar to dry. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 11
  • Question Are these horse safe? Infinityhappycat Infinityhappycat Community Answer If you use a clean pan and horse-safe sugar, yes, they should be safe for a horse to eat. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 11
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Tips

  • Store sugar cubes away from moisture for it it to last up to two years. [1] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Flavored sugar cubes are always a great candy, such as using vanilla or cinnamon sugar instead of raw or granulated. Brown sugar also makes an interesting color contrast from the usual white sugar cubes. Thanks Helpful 9 Not Helpful 3
  • You can substitute one teaspoon of water for a flavoring. Vanilla extract, cinnamon extract, etc. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings

  • Make sure to use the exact amount of water in the first method. Too little water will make the sugar cubes crumble, and too much water will make them rock solid. Thanks Helpful 9 Not Helpful 0
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Things You'll Need

  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Bread loaf/meat loaf pan or ice cube tray (silicon versions are best)
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl and wooden spoon

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/diy-sugar-cubes-homemade-sugar-cube-recipe

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Maria Short Reviewed by: Maria Short Baker This article was reviewed by Maria Short. Maria Short is a Baker and the Owner of Short N Sweet Bakery & Cafe in Hilo, Hawaii. With over 24 years of experience, she specializes in specialty desserts and wedding cakes. She graduated from L’Academie de Cuisine’s Pastry Arts Program with honors and studied at Baltimore International Culinary College. In 2019, Maria competed in the 6th season of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship. In 2010, she had a cake named one of “America’s Most Beautiful Cakes” by Brides magazine. This article has been viewed 247,598 times. 6 votes - 70% Co-authors: 15 Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 247,598 Categories: Featured Articles | Sugar Treats Article SummaryX

To make homemade sugar cubes in the oven, pour 1 cup (200 g) of sugar into a bowl. Mix in 3 teaspoons (15 mL) of water and keep stirring until the mixture is as smooth as possible. Line an oven-safe baking pan with parchment paper and spread the sugar paste in the bottom of the pan. Pack it down as tightly as you can with a spatula. Score the sugar into cube shapes with a knife. Bake the sugar in the oven at 250° F (121° C) for 1 hour, then take the pan out and let it cool for at least 10 minutes. Break or cut the scored sugar into separate cubes and transfer them to an airtight container until you are ready to use them. To learn how to make sugar cubes using an ice cube tray, scroll down! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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