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Both work equally well for muffins. The only difference is that caster sugar is ground a little finer than granulated sugar. Granulated sugar might take a little longer to dissolve, but it will work equally well.

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Which Christmas dish has caster sugar in it?

You can make any recipe that calls for granulated sugar because caster sugar can be used to replace granulated sugar.


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Granulated sugar shouldn't be used as a substitute where caster sugar is specified in a recipe; granulated sugar will be too coarse.


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.


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.


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If you are measuring by weight, yes. If you are measuring by volume (i.e "cups"), not necessarily, since caster sugar has smaller grains and hence will "fit together" in the cup in a more compact way than granulated sugar will. This means that a cup of caster sugar will contain slightly more than a cup of granulated sugar will.


Can you use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar in sandwhich cakes?

Yes, you can use granulated sugar as a substitute for castor (caster) sugar in a cake. Caster sugar is a quick dissolving sugar. So it will be necessary to grind standard granulated sugar in a food processor before using as a replacement. A blender can also be used.


What can be Demerara granulated and caster?

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What is caster sugar is it the same as regular sugar?

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What are the similarities and differences between A1 sugar caster sugar and icing sugar?

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Where does caster sugar come from?

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