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.
You can make any recipe that calls for granulated sugar because caster sugar can be used to replace granulated sugar.
Granulated sugar shouldn't be used as a substitute where caster sugar is specified in a recipe; granulated sugar will be too coarse.
Caster sugar is finer and dissolves more easily than granulated sugar. Granulated sugar has larger crystals and is commonly used in baking and cooking, while caster sugar is often used in recipes where a smoother texture is desired, such as in meringues or custards.
The U.S. equivalent of golden caster sugar is typically light brown sugar or a mix of granulated sugar and a small amount of molasses. Golden caster sugar has a fine texture and a slightly caramel flavor, which can be mimicked by using superfine sugar mixed with a bit of molasses. If you need a precise substitute, you can also process granulated sugar in a food processor to achieve a finer texture.
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.
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.
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.
You should be able to substitute granulated sugar doe castor sugar without any significant detriment to the resulting product.
Caster sugar is called "superfine" sugar in the United States. Do not confuse with confectioner's (powdered) sugar to which cornstarch has been added.
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.
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.
White granulated sugar, caster sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, Demetra sugar and icing sugar.