Sugar and sweeteners
Substitutes for powdered sugar
Powdered sugar is finely ground sugar with a little starch to keep it from clumping. It dissolves fast, which makes smooth frostings and glazes.
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Homemade powdered sugar
- How much
- 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp cornstarch, blended
- How
- Blend in a dry blender 1 to 2 minutes until powdery, let the dust settle, then measure what you need.
- What changes
- Slightly grainier in uncooked frosting; fine in glazes and for dusting.
- Best in
- Glazes, dusting, frosting.
Good to know
- Most powdered sugar contains cornstarch; some brands use tapioca starch. Check the label if you avoid corn.
Simmerbee recipes with powdered sugar (14)
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Fudge Frosting
- Classic Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
- Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
- Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
- Glazed Blueberry Lemon Scones
- Jelly-Filled Sufganiyot (Hanukkah Doughnuts)
- Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Pound Cake
- Lemon Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze
- One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Fudgy Frosting
- Sheet Pan French Toast for a Crowd
- Spiced Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
- Two-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Yellow Birthday Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
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Ingredient guide: Powdered sugar: pick, store and measure