Choose alternatives that hold batter consistency and help keep a light interior. These batters are sensitive to liquid ratios and acidity, both of which affect fluffiness and browning.
Yes. Start with Granulated Sugar at 1:1 by weight, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Use 1:1 by weight
Works in almost everything. For meringues and delicate sponges, blitz granulated in a blender for 10-15 seconds first to approximate the finer crystal.
View full adjustment notes →On CupOrGram, 1 cup of caster sugar is treated as 190 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Caster Sugar cups to grams →Use Granulated Sugar at 1:1 by weight — Works in almost everything. For meringues and delicate sponges, blitz granulated in a blender for 10-15 seconds first to approximate the finer crystal. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.