When all else fails, you can replace brown sugar with an even measurement of granulated white sugar without fear of ruining your recipe. White sugar lacks the same rich flavor that brown sugar adds, but depending on the type of recipe, you may not notice much flavor change at all.
Q. What can I use instead of brown sugar for muffins?
The easiest brown sugar substitute is, in fact, white sugar. Yes, simply swap in white sugar where a recipe calls for brown sugar. If you need one cup of brown sugar, use one cup of white sugar. According to the folks at Better Homes & Gardens, your recipe will still work—though it might not taste the same.
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- Q. What can I use instead of brown sugar for muffins?
- Q. What does brown sugar do in muffins?
- Q. Can you substitute white sugar for brown sugar in muffins?
- Q. What is the common substitute for 1 cup brown sugar?
- Q. Can I substitute caster sugar for brown sugar?
- Q. How do I substitute maple syrup for brown sugar?
- Q. Can I use maple sugar instead of brown sugar?
Q. What does brown sugar do in muffins?
Brown sugar is naturally moist, so using it will result in baked goods that are softer and moister. Also, your baked goods may come out darker than you would have expected if you use brown sugar in place of granulated white sugar.
Q. Can you substitute white sugar for brown sugar in muffins?
In most baking recipes, you can substitute brown sugar for white sugar in a one-to-one ratio. So if your recipe calls for 1 cup white sugar, swap 1 cup brown sugar. You’ll likely notice a more robust flavor and the color of the finished baked good may be darker as well.
Q. What is the common substitute for 1 cup brown sugar?
molasses
For every cup of brown sugar called for in your recipe, substitute 1 cup (198g) white granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons (14g) molasses for light brown sugar; or 1 cup (198g) white granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (21g) molasses for dark brown sugar.
Q. Can I substitute caster sugar for brown sugar?
A: Yes, you can, but you’ll need to melt it first and then incorporate it a bit at a time to the rest of your batter/ingredients until you have the right consistency. Don’t add it all at once as it might make the batter too wet.
Q. How do I substitute maple syrup for brown sugar?
A lot of people like to try to use maple syrup to make brown sugar. Maple syrup doesn’t really work in the same was as it is thinner and has a more subtle taste. You can, however, replace the brown sugar with 100% pure maple syrup. The best ratio is ⅔ cup of maple syrup for every 1 cup of brown sugar.
Q. Can I use maple sugar instead of brown sugar?
To replace one cup of loose brown sugar you use 3/4 cup of maple sugar. To replace one cup of packed brown sugar you add one cup and one half ounce (one tablespoon) of maple sugar. The influence of the maple flavor on the recipe is most closely related to the color of the syrup used to make the sugar.
