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Hi @Gemini60, and welcome to the site. 
The 'light and fluffy' comes from aeration when you mix the butter and sugar together using the creaming method. The more you mix the butter and sugar with an electric whisk the lighter the mixture will go in colour and the more air will be incorporated into the batter. This is what gives the cake a light and fluffy texture.
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You may not be mixing it for the same amount of time, are you mixing it manually with a wooden spoon or do you use the all in one method?
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Either way, your cakes won't always turn out the same because you'll both make things differently. I.e. The amount of time you whisk, the pressure you use, ovens, etc.
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I hope this helps.
The 'light and fluffy' comes from aeration when you mix the butter and sugar together using the creaming method. The more you mix the butter and sugar with an electric whisk the lighter the mixture will go in colour and the more air will be incorporated into the batter. This is what gives the cake a light and fluffy texture.
What is the creaming method?
The creaming method is essentially blending butter and granulated or caster sugar together and then adding additional ingredients to your mix one at a time in stages. This is an excellent baking method as it allows you to methodically go through a recipe and create your cake in stages. 1...
You may not be mixing it for the same amount of time, are you mixing it manually with a wooden spoon or do you use the all in one method?
What is the all in one method?
The all in one method concerning cakes and cupcakes is, as the name suggests, you simply place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix them together all in one go. When making cupcakes or cakes using this method, a raising agent is usually included in the recipe; this is required to assist...
Either way, your cakes won't always turn out the same because you'll both make things differently. I.e. The amount of time you whisk, the pressure you use, ovens, etc.
Victoria Sandwich Cake Tutorial
How to make a Victoria Sandwich 1. Preheat the oven to: Fan assisted: 170ºC Regular oven: 180º/190ºC (Approx) Fahrenheit: 338F Gas Mark: 3 2. Equipment and Ingredients Mixing bowl, electric whisk, spatula, pallet knife, sandwich tins. 150g or 6oz Margarine or Butter 150g or 6oz Sugar...
I hope this helps.
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