Can you use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar in Victoria sponge?

Can I substitute granulated sugar for caster sugar? Your cakes will still hold up if you use granulated sugar as both the flavour and water content are the same. Caster sugar, however, is much finer and dissolves much easier than granulated sugar which is coarser in texture.

Is sugar necessary for sponge cake?

Sponge cake. The light texture and delicate flavour is tricky to achieve without table sugar. Stick with table sugar, but use up to 20% less and incorporate as much air as possible into the batter.

Can you use normal sugar to bake a cake?

It is the sugar that is most commonly used in baking. The fine crystals in granulated sugar don’t cake together, which makes it perfect for measuring, sprinkling onto food and dissolving into drinks. Granulated sugar is what I use in most of my recipes, including The Best Chocolate Cake recipe.

Can I reduce sugar in sponge cake?

Sponge cake Sponge cakes rely on the aeration of eggs for volume. Just like creamed cakes, reducing up to 25% of the sugar makes other flavours more prominent. We recommend not cutting more than this amount of sugar, as the cake will fail to rise and become rubbery.

How do you make a sugar free sponge cake?

Sift together your flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add your eggs to the sifted ingredients in the mixing bowl and beat on low. Then add the sugar alternative and continue to mix for an additional two minutes. Add the vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and then the salt and continue to mix for another minute.

What can I substitute for caster sugar in a cake recipe?

If you don’t have caster sugar handy and are making a delicate recipe like sponge cake, mousse, or meringue, make your own substitute at home. All you’ll need is a food processor (large or small), blender, or coffee grinder and granulated sugar.

What kind of frosting to use on sponge cake?

If you are interested in frosting your sponge cake, I do have a number of great frosting recipes such as this 4 ingredient sugar free vanilla frosting, a 5 ingredient sugar free cream cheese frosting, as well as a sugar free chocolate buttercream frosting. Sponge cake also tastes amazing with fruit.

Do you add baking powder to a sponge cake?

However, in this recipe we will be using baking powder. Baking powder will help give our cake a lighter yet, more voluminous cake which is generally better looking than the sponge cake that has no baking powder added to it. What to serve with your sponge cake.

Can you make a cake without artificial sweeteners?

Baking with less sugar. Cakes are meant to be sweet and the only way to make a cake without any type of sugar is to use artificial sweeteners, which many people feel uncomfortable with. You can make lots of cakes without table sugar if you are happy to add other ingredients that contribute sweetness.