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Can you substitute powdered sugar for granulated sugar in a pound cake?
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∙ 14y ago
In general, the type of sugar used will affect the end product in baking, and substitutions don't tend to work well.
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if you are making the baked kind i think granulated might be the best to use, but if ur making the non baked kind powdered sugar is definitely the best..
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoNot without heavy modification of the recipe IF it is possible (which I doubt). Most of the artificial sugars do not bake well. They react differently to heat and adjusting the amount needed is often difficult to determine.
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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.
Can you substitute granulated sugar for powdered sugar in whipped cream?
I wouldn't. You are likely to wind up with a saggy, disappointing mess. Powdered sugar dissolves instantly. Granulated does not. Follow the directions for the whipped cream you are making.
Can substitute granulated sugar for powdered sugar in key lime pie?
No. Powdered sugar absorbs water, whereas granulated sugar does not. This makes a huge difference in baking, since interchanging these can turn the texture into something brick-like. (It is similar to attempting to substitute sweetcorn kernals for cornflour).
Can you substitute powdered sugar for granular sugar?
yes, they are exactly the same thing.. if u look on the granulated sugar u will see somewhere in small word powdered sugar
How much granulated sugar is equal to one pound of powdered sugar?
ANSWER 1 US teaspoon of granulated sugar contains 4.16 g 4.16 g of of powdered sugar = 1 2/3 US teaspoons
Is confectioners' sugar same as pure sugar?
Confectioners sugar (also called Powdered sugar) differs from "regular sugar" (Granulated sugar) in two ways. Confectioners sugar it's milled to a much finer grain and, and it has cornstarch in it to prevent caking. If you run of of Granulated sugar, you can substitute with Confectioners sugar. Multiply the amount of granulated sugar needed by 1.75. It takes 1 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to substitute for 1 cup of granulated sugar.
Can you substitute granulated sugar for white sugar?
Yes, you can substitute white granulated sugar for cane sugar, since most sugars do come from cane. The important thing is to use granulated (not powdered), and to use white if that's what's called for, and to use brown sugar if that's what's called for.
Can you use confectioners sugar instead of granulated sugar when making homemade cupcakes?
Confectioner's Sugar (powdered sugar) has a completely different consistency and quality than granulated sugar. You cannot substitute one for the other.
Can you substitute powdered sugar for granulated sugar in cake recipes?
Yes you can, but you'll have to use more because of its texture so use 2 cups powdered sugar for every 1 cup granulated sugar. Powder sugar is just granulated sugar that has been spun for a smoother texture. It is usually used for frostings or such.
Is granulated sugar and powdered sugar a mixture?
Granulated sugar is just sugar. Powdered sugar has corn starch in it so that it will stay as a powder and not lump.
Cups in pound sugar?
brown sugar - 3 1/2 granulated sugar - 2 1/4 powdered sugar - 3 3/4
Convert granulated sugar to powdered sugar?
eHow (and confirmed by Domino) says 1c graunular sugar can be substituted for 1 3/4 c confectioner sugar, but comments say way too sweet and recommendations were made to not substitute in puddings/sauces as powdered sugar has a bit of cornstarch.
