I am about 1/4 cup short of granulated sugar for a recipe that calls for 1-1/2 cups sugar...?

Question

Can I use a little bit of powdered sugar to make up for it? Or brown sugar? I was thinking that might change the taste a bit. I also have apple sauce. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! THANKS! :)

Answer 1

Just leave the 1/4 cup out.  It won't affect your recipe/bake time at all.  Your cake will be just a smidge less sweet!

Answer 2

It really depends on what the recipie is for.  Post a little more info so we can help out.

Answer 3

brown sugar would work perfectly here! and it gives the pastry/sweet a VERY nice home-ey taste in my oppinion! it just sweetes the deal! i wouldnt use powdered sugar though. you could try it if you wanted!

good luck it sounds delish!

Answer 4

brown sugar would be the better option...powder sugars normally have cornstarch added,,,

Answer 5

I think you'll be fine to just use what you have, it just might not be quite as sweet but 1/4 cup is not a lot and i don't think it will make a big difference. Brown sugar may work but powdered sugar won't.

Answer 6

either brown sugar or forget about the 1/4 cup it wont change the recipe

Answer 7

Brown sugar should work fine, and be a better substitute than powdered sugar, for yellow cake. Apple sauce can be a substitute for oil.