Creaming the butter and sugar (by beating them together until almost white in colour) before adding the rest of the ingredients incorporates more air and results in a light-textured cake.

• 先把黄油和糖一起打发，直到颜色几乎发白，然后再加进其它原料，这样可以混入更多空气，得到质地松软的蛋糕。