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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.
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∙ 9y agoNo, 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.
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∙ 13y agoNo, powdered sugar is also called icing sugar or confectioner's sugar. Caster sugar is also called granulated sugar.
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∙ 13y agoNo, castor sugar is slightly more coarse than powdered sugar.
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∙ 13y agoyes, just has a finer grain and more expensive.
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∙ 12y agoIn the US caster sugar is called granulated sugar. This is the same sugar you get in the sugar bowl to put on your cereal.
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What is caster sugar is it the same as regular sugar?
Caster sugar is called "superfine" sugar in the United States. Do not confuse with confectioner's (powdered) sugar to which cornstarch has been added.
What is a fine powder used for making cakes called?
Caster sugarflouricing sugar / confectioners' sugar / powdered sugar
Is it okay to use caster sugar instead of powdered sugar to make macaroons?
My recipe uses 6 oz icing sugar (powdered) and 3 oz of caster sugar and it works every time but I think the icing sugar (powdered) is important. Just checked 2 other recipes on www and they both use both types of sugar so I guess you should go and get some.
Can you use raw sugar in a cookie instead of caster sugar?
Caster sugar is similar to powdered or confectioner's sugar in the U.S. which may be substituted without problem. Raw sugar would need to be processed in a spice or coffee grinder or in a food processor until very fine and powdery before being substituted for caster sugar.
Can you use raw caster sugar in a cake instead of caster sugar?
I have tried it and dosent make much of a diffrence!
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 substitute powdered sugar for confectioners sugar?
Confectioners sugar and powdered sugar are the same, so yes, you are using the same thing regardless of what the recipe calls for.
Confections sugar is the same as powdered sugar?
YES
Is powder sugar the same as confection sugar?
Yes
Is extra fine sugar the same as caster sugar?
Yes It has been procesed in the same way!
Can you substitute confectioners sugar for granulated sugar in cookies?
Yes, you can use caster sugar instead of granulated sugar. However, be careful on the measurements. Use a little less caster sugar. Caster sugar is finer granulated sugar. It is not as fine as powdered sugar, but it is in between granulated and powder. Caster sugar dissolves more easily,so it is very beneficial in making meringues.
Is powdered sugar and glucose the same thing?
No. Powdered sugar is sucrose. Out bodies can break it down to make glucose.
