Two entirely different ingredients that have nothing to do with each other. To answer your question. No.
Yes, but only if the recipe calls for that TYPE of sugar.
Powdered sugar is made by grinding sugar very finely.
Usually one pound of powdered sugar is in a box. Which is about 2 cups.
Powdered sugar contains cornstarch which could alter the texture of the canned goods. So powdered sugar would not be a good choice when canning.
yes it is the same
Sure, you can use powdered sugar in Kool-Aid instead of granulated sugar, but be prepared for a sweeter drink since powdered sugar is more concentrated. Just make sure to mix it well to avoid any clumps at the bottom of your glass. Enjoy your sugar rush!
Yes, you can color powdered sugar to use as a decorative element in baking by mixing it with food coloring or powdered food coloring.
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.
sugar or just mix sugar with cornstarch
No, you cannot directly substitute powdered sugar for granulated sugar using the same measurement. Powdered sugar is much finer and has a different density, so it takes up more volume. Typically, you should use about 1 ¾ cups of powdered sugar to replace 1 cup of granulated sugar. However, it's also important to consider that powdered sugar contains cornstarch, which may affect the texture of the final product.
Just about 2 1/3 cups of granulated sugar = 4 cups of powdered sugar. Use the blender method.
Um, yes. Confectioners sugar is the same thing as powdered sugar - just a different name.