powdered sugars substitutes

11 substitutes · avg score 3.6 · Granulated sugar ground to a fine powder and mixed with a bit of cornstarch to prevent caking. Dissolves instantly, making it essential for glazes, royal icing, buttercream frostings, and dusting the tops of baked goods.

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01

Granulated Sugars

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Blend in blender until powdery; add 1 tsp cornstarch

02

Honey

3.3
1 cup : 1 1/4 cup

Liquid sweetener; use 3/4 cup honey per cup powdered sugar, reduce other liquids in the recipe

03

Turbinado Sugar

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Blend fine in food processor 3 min; slightly coarser texture, good for dusting cookies

04

Maple Sugars

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Blend fine with 1 tsp cornstarch; maple flavor, use in glazes and frostings

05

Maple Syrup

3.3
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use 3/4 cup syrup for glazes; won't work for dusting, reduces liquid elsewhere in recipe

06

Cane Syrup

3.3
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Thick syrup for wet glazes only; adjust liquid in recipe, no dusting or stiff frostings

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