Substitutions

Substitute for Granulated sugar

6 tested substitutions — with the ratio and the caveat that decides whether it works.

Ratio	Granulated sugar	Works in
×1	Brown sugar (packed) Adds molasses flavor and moisture — bakes spread a bit more. Kitchen-tested	baking · cooking
×1	Caster sugar Dissolves faster — ideal for meringues and drinks. Reference ratio	baking · cooking
×0.75	Honey Honey is sweeter — use 3/4 and cut other liquids by ~20 %, lower oven 15 °C. Kitchen-tested	baking
×0.75	Maple syrup Reduce other liquids by ~3 tbsp per cup of syrup. Reference ratio	baking
×1	Coconut sugar Caramel notes; similar sweetness, slightly drier texture. Reference ratio	baking · cooking
×1	date sugar Does not dissolve — avoid in drinks and smooth creams. Reference ratio	baking

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best substitute for Granulated sugar?

It depends on the recipe — the table above shows which substitutes work in baking vs cooking.

Can I substitute Granulated sugar in baking?

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.