Substitute Granulated sugar + cornstarch, blended for Powdered sugar
What powdered sugar does in a recipe: Finely ground sugar with cornstarch; dissolves instantly in frostings and glazes.
Granulated sugar + cornstarch, blended
per 1 cup powdered sugar
US1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cornstarch; blend until fine powder
Metric200 g + 3 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Blending fractures the crystals; cornstarch prevents caking.
What changes: Slightly grainy if blended coarse
Best for: Frostings, glazes, dusting
More options: all 1 Powdered sugar substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Granulated sugar + cornstarch, blended for Powdered sugar?
- per 1 cup powdered sugar — US: 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cornstarch; blend until fine powder. Metric: 200 g + 3 g.
- Why does Granulated sugar + cornstarch, blended work as a Powdered sugar substitute?
- Blending fractures the crystals; cornstarch prevents caking.
- What changes when you use Granulated sugar + cornstarch, blended instead of Powdered sugar?
- Slightly grainy if blended coarse
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