What can i substitute for powdered sugar?

Granulated sugar can be used as a substitute for powdered sugar, but not as is. To substitute powdered sugar with granulated sugar, you must understand the difference between the two. Powdered sugar is granulated sugar that has been ground up into a finer powder. read more

Granulated sugar weighs more than the equivalent mass of powdered sugar. Because of this, use 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar for every 1 cup of granulated sugar you need. A straight substitution will not always yield the same result because of how sugar functions in recipes. read more

To simulate this difference when substituting powdered sugar with granulated sugar, take 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of cornstarch for every 1 cup of powdered sugar needed, and grind them in a blender. Make sure to use a blender, because a food processor won't work for this. read more