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Can icing sugar be used instead of granulated sugar for baking cake?
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∙ 12y ago
Not unless the cake recipe specifically calls for icing sugar. Granulated sugar has a specific weight to measured volume and will provide that specific quantity and sweetness to the cake. Icing sugar has a different weight to volume, different texture and a different level of sweetness. It is important to use the specific ingredient called for in the recipe being followed in order to obtain the proper result.
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∙ 9y ago
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Can you use granulated sugar in icing instead of powered?
If you don't mind having crunchy icing.
Can you use granulated sugar in meringues instead of icing sugar?
yes yes
What is baking sugar called in the us?
granulated sugar
Can you make oatmeal cookies using icing sugar?
YEP! It is not only the sweetening of sugar that is needed for baking, but the granular consistency. You CAN the make cookies, but they will no doubt not be as well formed as those made with granulated sugar.
Do you use granulated or ungranulated sugar when baking?
You use granulated sugar unless otherwise noted.
Is icing sugar the same as granulated sugar?
No, it's very finely ground sugar to which cornstarch is added to prevent lumping. It's also known as powdered sugar or icing sugar.Substitute: Mix 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon corn starch in blender until powdery.
Can you use granulated sugar instead of powerderd?
Granulated sugar shouldn't be used as a substitute where powdered sugar is specified in a recipe; granulated sugar will be too coarse.
Is icing sugar same as fruit sugar?
No - icing sugar is made from glucose and is simply white sugar finely ground to make confectioner's sugar or powder sugar. It often has small amounts of cornflour added. It is used to dust baked goods or to make an icing or frosting by adding small amounts of liquid or fat. Fruit sugar is made from fructose and is preferred by some people for dietary or allergy-related reasons. It is a form of granulated sugar. You could make icing sugar from fruit sugar by grinding it finely in a food processor and adding a small quantity of cornflour. If you're baking a cake and have run out of sugar you could substitute the same weight or volume of fruit sugar or a smaller volume or the same weight of icing sugar (because icing sugar is more finely ground than granulated sugar the same weight of icing sugar wil occupy less volume).
Can you substitute powdered sugar with granulated sugar in a frosting recipe?
i would not use granulated sugar while making buttercream icing. i would only use icing sugar. icing sugar usually has cornstarch mixed in with the powdered sugar. even if you added cornstarch to granulated sugar it would still give you a completely different texture than icing sugar...it would feel very gritty.
Is caster sugar the same as powdered sugar?
No, caster sugar is fine-ground granulated sugar. Confectioner's sugar is a mix of ultra-fine sugar and a starch; it is sometimes called icing sugar.
Can you make sherbet out of icing sugar baking powder and sugar?
yes you can
How do you make butter cream icing with caster sugar?
Yes, you can. I use it instead of icing sugar (powdered sugar/confectioners sugar) because I think it tastes MUCH more delicous and less sweet and rich. But if you are going to use for whatever reason instead of icing sugar, I would recommend beating for much longer than you would with powdered sugar. Though, please do not get confused with caster sugar and granulated. In America they use granulated sugar in baking, and I think (I may be wrong) they call caster sugar super fine sugar. Also, you will get a better result if your caster sugar is newish. If not it can get gritty and become more-a-less like granulated. If so, put it into a sieve (sifter) and rub your fingers or spoon against it, this will get rid of chunks. So, yes you can :D
