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Creaming butter and sugar plays a role in making baked goods light and fluffy. It's important to start with softened butter. Always scrape down the side of the mixing bowl to achieve proper texture.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Creaming your butter and sugar correctly ensures your cookies and cakes turn out exactly as intended. It helps your baked goods ...