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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. When making icing, one uses confectioner's sugar -- also called powdered sugar.
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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.
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 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
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).
Is organic sugar and granulated sugar the same thing?
Organic sugar and granulated sugar is not the same thing
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.
What types of sugurs are there?
White granulated sugar, caster sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, Demetra sugar and icing sugar.
Where does icing sugar as in the icing sugar from cakes come from?
Icing sugar is normal white granulated sugar that has been powdered to be very very fine.
Can icing sugar be used instead of granulated sugar for baking cake?
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.
Which type of sugar is most suitable for cakes?
Caster sugar or icing sugar. Sugar with larger grains do not dissolve properley in the cake mix.
Is powdered sugar equivalent to granulated sugar?
No... Powdered sugar is icing sugar. Granulated sugar is white sugar that is in granules. Chemically they are identical. The difference is in the physical structure. You can create your own powdered sugar by using a blender and granulated sugar. It won't be as fine, but it will be closer.
