Question:
A substitiute for Powdered Sugar & and/or butter?

My birthday is coming up next month. I'm hoping to find a good low fat chocolate cake recipe (I'll sub Splenda for any sugar). I tried a low fat cake recipe once that had apple sause and it was hidious. I'd rather eat regular that eat anything so bad as that again. However I've never cared for frosting unless it's made from powdered sugar (PS tastes less sweet to me which is why I like it). I also like the butter that is mixed with the powdered sugar! Is there a reasonalby good substitute for powdered sugar? As long as I'm asking, what about for the butter/margerine or Buttered Flavored Crisco? "I've made alot of positive changes that I feel I can mantain life long without feeling deprived". However I would like to enjoy a sliver a cake for my birthday too. If I can't sub anything, I'll just eat a sliver of regular cake as I did that less than a week ago without problems. But I would rather use substitutes if I can find them and if they don't taste to bad. Thanks.    — Danmark (posted on October 30, 2001)

October 30, 2001
Mrs. Bateman's Powdered SugarLike is the closest I found..I think Michelle Curran may also sells the sugarlike products check with her at www.vitalady.com Mrs Bateman's also has brown sugar sugarlike But I use sugar twin in all my baking.. Also on the applesauce substitute for oil.. You have to split that.. like if it calls FOR 1/4 CUP use 1/8 OIL 1/8 applesauce or it won't rise properly.. lots of FREE recipes at http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen2
   — Victoria B.

October 30, 2001
I was in the grocery store yesterday and saw in the section with the oil an oil that was for baking and was like 95% less fat than other oils I cant remember the name but take a look I think it was new and it was in the oil section with all the other oils. As far as the butter goes I like to use the ultra promise. It taste the same and only has 5 calories for 2 Tbs. I am not sure about the Powdered sugar substitute so good luck with that. Also in the like diabetic section of the store I saw cake mixes by sweet 'n low might want to check those out too. Happy Birthday!!
   — Robin C.

October 30, 2001
Powdered Sugar Replacement from Diabetic Candy, Cookie, And Dessert cookbook by Mary Jane Finsan 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder 2 cups cornstarch 1 cup granulated sugar replacement (or equivalent of equal or splenda packets) combine all ingredients in food processor and whip until blended and powdered Sugar free chocolate cake 6 tbl margarine 4 oz unsweetened chocolate 1/3 cup skim milk 1/3 cup apricot preserves (sugar free or all fruit spread) 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla 36 packets equal or splenda 3 egg whites 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/8 tsp salt Heat margarine, chocolate, milk, apricot spread, whisk until chocolate is almost melted. Remove pan from heat and continue to whisk until chocolate is melted and mix is smooth. Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla, add sweetener, whisk smooth. Add flour and salt, whisk smooth. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks. Fold chocolate into egg whites. Lightly grease bottom of 9 inch round cake pan and line with parchment or baking paper. Pour cake batter in pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until just firm, 18-20 min. carefull loosen side of cake from pan with sharp knife to keep from cracking while it cools. Cool cake completely.
   — Becky K.

October 30, 2001
by the way, I tried the powdered sugar replacement which worked for me well in both fudge balls and glaze. I have not tried the chocolate cake. good luck and happy birthday
   — Becky K.

October 31, 2001
Hi Daniel, I have a recipe for frosting that i think you will just love. I now my family and friends do. 1 reg. size sugar free pudding mix(flavor of your choice) I cup milk 1tsp. vanila 1 8 or 10oz. container of cool whip(lite,fat free :Your choice) Mix pudding, milk and vanilla with electric mixer. Will be thick. Fold in cool whip. Will need to keep desert in refrigerator. This is a light frosting and not real sweet.Hope you like it too. Fold in cool whip.
   — Nancy S.

October 31, 2001
I think a better question would be WHERE do you find these subs.? At the grocery store or GMC or where? I'm trying to slowly stock up BEFORE surgery. No fat creme cheese is good and now they make a good sugar free jelly..Kraft i think...but its there.. I also like a bit of fruit yogurt on top of diet jello.
   — Jackiis