In baking, creaming is the technique of softening solid fat, such as shortening or butter, into a smooth mass and then blending it with other ingredients. The technique is most often used in making … Learning the proper creaming method will prevent you from overmixing the butter and sugar into a mush.

Technically, creaming means mixing butter and sugar together on a moderately high speed until well blended, fluffy and pale yellow. It’s often the first step in a cookie or cake recipe and forms the base to …