Hi Sarah, it's hard to give you precise times without knowing the temperature of your ingredients, the environment, and the speed of your mixer. We encourage you to give it another try and instead of focusing on the time on the clock, look at the color and texture of the butter. Have this video running by your side, if possible, and compare what you see in your bowl to the one we show in this video about how to cream butter and sugar. Use video cues to help guide your timing, knowing that sometimes mixing for slightly less time can actually produce a lighter cake. Be sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically; this will ensure a smooth and even foundation for a tall, fluffy cake! Kye@KAF

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