Superfine Sugar & Powdered Sugar
Superfine sugar (also known as caster sugar) can sometimes be hard to find at regular grocery stores. It’s simply granulated sugar that has been ground to about five times finer than its original size, giving it a lighter texture that dissolves more easily. I use it in almost all my cupcakes, cakes, and meringues because it blends seamlessly into batters and whips up beautifully in meringue-based recipes.
Where I live, superfine sugar isn’t always readily available, so I’ve been making it myself for years using a blender. It takes just 10 seconds to create fresh, superfine sugar at home, and it’s much cheaper than buying it pre-packaged.
Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners’ sugar or icing sugar, is even more finely ground—about one-tenth the size of regular sugar—giving it a soft, powdery texture with no visible granules. Store-bought powdered sugar is typically made with granulated sugar and a small amount of cornstarch, which helps keep it dry and prevents clumping.
I love using powdered sugar in cream-based frostings because it dissolves quickly, creating a smooth, velvety finish. Making it at home is just as easy as making superfine sugar—all you need is a blender and a little cornstarch to get the perfect texture.
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