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    Can you use Splenda instead of sugar?
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    Yes. Splenda is a substitute sugar, but it does taste different than regular sugar. Follow the directions on the box for equivalents.
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    Can powdered sugar be turned into regular sugar?
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    No, you cannot change powdered sugar into regular sugar.
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    Can I make a frosting without powder sugar?
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    Will brown and white sugar have similar tastes?
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    No. Brown sugar has molasses in it, which makes it moister and sweeter.
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    Can powdered sugar be made without cornstarch?
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    You can make powdered sugar by substituting cornstarch with another kind of starch, like tapioca starch. If you omit starch altogether, you would be making caster sugar, which is just ultra-fine sugar granules. This is not always a good substitute for powdered sugar though.
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    How can I make it without a blender?
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    You can make it with a spice grinder instead.
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    How can I make powdered sugar with a food processor?
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    You can’t. It doesn’t go fast enough and there’s too much space in the compartment.
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    Can I substitute the cornstarch with corn flour?
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    Corn flour may not be fine enough and it might be gritty. Test a small amount to see if the outcome is acceptable.
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    Can I use powdered sugar to bake a cake?
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    No, you have to use granulated sugar for this.
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