1 Place the butter in a large bowl and use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer to stir or beat the butter until it is smooth, creamy and a uniform texture.2  Add the sugar or other ingredients called for in the recipe to further cream them together.any recipes for baked goods instruct to “cream” the butter. This helps incorporate air into the batter, giving a light and tender texture. 1  Measure the amount of butter you need and soften it just enough that your finger easily leaves an impression in the butter when you press it.