Many people are turning to Splenda to lower the sugar in their icing. Making icing with Splenda (sucralose) is an excellent way to decrease sugar and calories.
Splenda Frosting Recipes
Splenda cannot be directly substituted for powdered sugar in icings and glazes, because the texture will not be the same. The following recipes provide step-by-step instructions for making sucralose frosting.
Orange Glaze
This recipe creates a delicious glaze icing for Bundt and angel food cakes. It does not need to be refrigerated. It should be used immediately, and will keep on the cake for five or six days.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Splenda granular sugar substitute
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 5 to 6 teaspoons fresh squeezed orange juice, strained
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Combine Splenda and cornstarch in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until well-combined.
- Pour into a small bowl.
- Add orange juice and orange zest. Stir until well combined.
- Pour over cake.
Splenda Chocolate Frosting
This sugar-free chocolate frosting is perfect for cakes, brownies, and cupcakes. The frosting needs to be used right away to ice the cake. The cake should then be refrigerated, and will last three to four days.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 tablespoons granulated Splenda
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place melted, cooled chocolate in a mixer bowl.
- Using the whisk attachment on medium speed, slowly whisk in cream.
- Change to a paddle attachment. Add butter, Splenda, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
- Beat on medium speed until fluffy.
Splenda Cream Cheese Frosting
This cream cheese icing is perfect for carrot cake. Using Splenda reduces the sugar by half. The cream cheese frosting will keep in the refrigerator for about ten days; once frosted, keep the cake in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated Splenda
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Combine Splenda and cornstarch in a blender and blend on high speed until well combined.
- Add all ingredients, including Splenda mixture, to a large bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
How to Use Splenda in Your Own Recipes
Splenda is formulated to be used as a direct, 1:1 substitution for granulated sugar in your favorite recipes, including frostings, glazes, and icings.
Maximum Amount to Use
- Due to Splenda's different weight and texture, it is recommended that it be used only up to 1 ¼ cups of sucralose in a single recipe; using greater amounts will create difficulties with the final results.
- If a recipe calls for more than 1 ¼ cups of sugar, you can mix half Splenda and half sugar to still reduce the sugar and calories in the recipe but without as drastic a change in texture. For example, if a recipe calls for one cup of sugar, you can make the same recipe using one cup of Splenda instead. If a recipe requires two cups of sugar, however, it is better to use one cup of sugar and one cup of Splenda for a better texture in such a sweet recipe.
Replacing Powdered Sugar
- Many icing recipes, however, call for powdered sugar rather than granulated sugar. To substitute Splenda for powdered or confectioner's sugar to create sugar free icing, add cornstarch to the blend and to process the Splenda to create the desired consistency, according to the company's website.
- For every ¾ of a cup of Splenda, add two tablespoons of cornstarch and blend the mixture in a food processor until it is a fine powder, the same texture as regular powdered sugar. This should take approximately one minute of blending on a high setting. Once processed, the powdered Splenda can be substituted in recipes in the same 1:1 ratio as it is substituted for granulated sugar.
Other Splenda Icing Recipes
Once you know how to use Splenda properly, you can use it in your favorite icing recipes. Resources for delicious recipes to try include:
- Sour cream chocolate frosting makes a smooth chocolate frosting with a little tang from the sour cream. It is delicious on chocolate or white cake.
- Add some pizzazz to brownies with Mocha Hazelnut Cream Cheese frosting, which is well-rated by reviewers.
- Make a traditional Swiss Meringue Buttercream using Splenda. Its satiny texture is perfect on a layered cake.
Tips for Using Splenda
Using sugar substitutes such as Splenda is a personal choice every cook, chef, or baker can consider. If you do opt to use Splenda for icing, cakes, or other recipes, consider the following:
- Consult a doctor about the potential effects of sugar substitute use for your specific dietary needs.
- Store Splenda in a cool, dry place, preferably in a tightly sealed container, to retain freshness and texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with exact substitution ratios in your favorite recipes to get the desired results.
Sweet Splenda Success
Sugar substitutes can be a great way to lower the sugar content of your favorite recipes, and using Splenda icing recipes on cakes, cookies, and other desserts can help you create healthier but no less delicious treats. Understanding what Splenda is and how to use it properly can help you make these healthy choices for all your baking needs.
