substitues for confectioners sugar when making icing
I am making homemade cupcakes. For the icing my recipe says that I need confectioners sugar. I already know that I can make my own, but i don't want to right now. Can I substitute the confectioners sugar with powdered sugar?
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Confectioner's sugar and powdered sugar are two names for the same thing, at least in US usage. In the UK, this product would be called icing sugar.
So it is not even a substitution, it is the requested ingredient, and of course you can use it by either name.
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It is possible to simply use granulated sugar in a slightly smaller amount, though you'll have to accept that the texture may not be ideal, especially for icing or other recipes that are supposed to be super smooth. Just substitute 1 cup of granulated sugar for every 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar and proceed as directed.How to Make Powdered Sugar | 5 Minute Baking Tip
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