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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
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoCake frosting really requires a more finely ground sugar than the regular kind, in order to make a smooth result, but you can convert regular sugar into icing sugar by grinding it up with a mortar and pestle (if you really want to - of course, it is easier to just buy icing sugar). Aside from butter, you might also want to include some flavoring such as vanilla extract (natural or artificial), or cocoa, or whatever flavor you desire.
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∙ 12y agoNo, it never dissolves in the butter and the frosting will be gritty. Part of the reason that confectioners sugar is used for butter cream frosting is that it contains corn starch that acts as a thickener.
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∙ 11y agoIf you mean granulated sugar, I would recommend that you don't use it for making icing. In most cases, uses granulated sugar will result in icing that has a gritty texture, and it will be impossible to achieve a smooth consistency.
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∙ 13y agohi when i make chocolate icing i use icing sugar a table spoon of butter or margarine and 2 tablespoons of cocoa.
hope this is a help.
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Can you use caster sugar to make buttercream icing if so how?
Yes, you can use caster sugar to make buttercream icing. You will need to cream the butter and sugar until you get the correct texture.
Does the type of sugar in butter cream icing effect the way it comes out?
The answer is yes, butter cream icing requires powdered sugar to come out correctly. If you don't have powdered sugar, regular granulated white sugar can be processed in an household blender,which will give it the right consistency for butter cream icing.
How many cups are in 125gms castor sugar?
Icing sugar and caster sugar are not interchangeable. This is because icing sugar absorbs water whereas caster sugar does not. Switching icing sugar for caster in a baked good recipe will result in a good with a brick-like texture, whereas substituting caster sugar for icing will result in something liquidy and granular.
What is the best icing sugar to use for piping?
I would say a classic butter cream.
Does icing sugar dissolve faster than caster sugar?
i think its because caster sugar has smaller particles!!:)
What are the similarities and differences between A1 sugar caster sugar and icing sugar?
No, its not, icing sugar is a fine powder whereas caster sugar is grainy crystals. Chemically they are probably the same, but the grain size is different. Caster sugar and granulated sugar are the same though I think.
Can you replace caster sugar with icing sugar in baking cookies?
In some cases yes, but not if you're making icing. Icing sugar is far finer grained, and as such caster sugar will not be an adequate replacement in this case. (Your icing will be granular and not set properly). You may be able to if it's a meringue recipe, but you'd be better off finding a recipe that does not use icing sugar to begin with.
Should you dust a Victoria sponge with caster sugar or icing sugar?
Either type of sugar is appropriate.
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.
How do you make Victoria sponge?
175g butter Butter & or cream and jam 175g sugar Icing sugar 200g Sr flour 3 eggs 1/2 ts vanilla essence
What is cupcake icing made of?
There are many different recipes but the general one is confectioners sugar, a dash of salt, butter and vanilla. You substitute cream cheese for the butter for a cream cheese frosting or use a different extract for the vanilla ie.. almond, peppermint. Or you can add cocoa to make a chocolate one. Oh and add a bit of milk, a little at a time, until you get the consistency you want.
What is the correct icing for sugar cookies?
Basically normal sweet cream milk would be suitable...
