Can you substitute brown sugar for regular sugar?

Just like brown sugar, it is moist and can be used as a substitute for brown sugar in recipes. Sucanat, Turbinado and Demara sugars–are very similiar and made by heating sugar cane juice, then spinning it in a centrifuge to extract moisture and molasses for large, golden crystals. read more

One cup of brown sugar is a direct replacement for 1 cup of white sugar, but there's a catch. Granulated white sugar flows freely, and fills a cup densely without any help from you. Brown sugar is moist and slightly sticky, so when mounded loosely, it holds its shape instead of falling. read more

Yes, you can, but please note that it does not make them any healthier. Simply substitute 1 cup of brown sugar for every 1 cup of white granulated sugar. Brown sugar contains molasses, which may change the texture and flavor your baked goods, but the sweetness level will be the same. Checking doneness will be the same but the color may be darker. read more