For example, many cake recipes specify soft ... coarser granulated sugar or fine icing sugar are not acceptable substitutes as they'll create detrimental effects, such as a speckled finish ...

Many sugar substitutes are expensive and cutting ... For the recipe, search for 'spiced carrot cake' in the recipe bar at the top of the page. Sugar adds more to cakes than a sweet taste.

Consider making Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Cream and Lemon Curd, Alicia’s Cherry Pie or a Fresh Fruit Chalotte.