yes.
Any cupcake recipe may be used for birthday cupcakes; fancy frosting, perhaps some sugar decorations and most importantly, a candle on each cupcake will signify that they are "birthday cupcakes."
Yes, you can bake vanilla cupcakes without caster sugar by using alternative sweeteners, such as granulated sugar, brown sugar, or natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. If using granulated sugar, you may want to grind it slightly to achieve a finer texture similar to caster sugar. Adjusting the liquid ingredients may be necessary if using liquid sweeteners. Overall, the cupcakes may have a slightly different texture or flavor, but they will still be delicious!
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No. Unless you want like a blueberry cupcake. The possibly. And muffins aren't sweet enough to be cupcakes. Not enough sugar.
Caster sugar has finer granules than regular (or "granulated") sugar. For cupcakes, you should be able to use regular sugar instead of castor without any detriment to the final product.
Caster sugar is heavier.
Granulated sugar is essential in cupcakes for several reasons: it sweetens the batter, enhancing the overall flavor. It also contributes to the cupcake's texture, helping to create a tender crumb by incorporating air during the creaming process with butter. Additionally, sugar aids in moisture retention, ensuring the cupcakes remain soft and enjoyable. Lastly, it plays a role in browning, giving the cupcakes a desirable golden color as they bake.
In America, caster sugar is called superfine sugar.
Muffins are a lot bigger than cupcakes and on cupcakes the icing seems to be hard and smooth! :)More information:The distinction between American style muffins and cupcakes can be hazy. The product called "muffins" in the U.S. might be called "tea cakes" in Great Britain. Technically, muffins are made with the same batter as quick breads with as little as 2 Tbs. sugar, while cupcakes are made with the batter used to make cake, with a full cup of sugar for a similar quantity. Also, muffins are NOT topped with frosting or icing, whereas cupcakes usually are.
I have tried it and dosent make much of a diffrence!
Caster sugar is called "superfine" sugar in the United States. Do not confuse with confectioner's (powdered) sugar to which cornstarch has been added.
Every 50 grams of caster sugar is 200 calories.