Baking results
Possible cause
Remedy
The cake sinks and be-
comes soggy or streaky.
The oven temperature is too
high.
Next time set slightly lower oven
temperature.
The oven temperature is too
high and the baking time is
too short.
Next time set a longer baking time
and lower oven temperature.
The cake is too dry.
The oven temperature is too
low.
Next time set higher oven tempera-
ture.
The baking time is too long.
Next time set shorter baking time.
The cake bakes unevenly.
The oven temperature is too
high and the baking time is
too short.
Next time set a longer baking time
and lower oven temperature.
The cake batter is not evenly
distributed.
Next time spread the cake batter
evenly on the baking tray.
The cake is not ready in
the baking time specified
in a recipe.
The oven temperature is too
low.
Next time set a slightly higher oven
temperature.
CONVENTIONAL BAKING - TOP OVEN
Food
Temperature (°C)
Time (min)
Shelf position
Biscuits
170 - 190
10 - 20
2
Bread
200 - 220
30 - 35
2
Bread rolls / buns
200 - 220
10 - 15
2
Cakes: Victoria Sandwich
160 - 170
18 - 25
2
Cakes: Madeira
140 - 150
75 - 90
2
Cakes: Rich Fruit
140 - 150
120 - 150
2
Cakes: Gingerbread
140 - 150
80 - 90
2
Cakes: Meringues
90 - 100
150 - 180
2
Cakes: Flapjack
160 - 170
25 - 30
2
Casseroles: Beef / Lamb
160 - 170
150 - 180
2
Casseroles: Chicken
160 - 180
80 - 90
2
Convenience Foods
Follow manufacturer`s instructions.
2
Fish
170 - 190
20 - 30
2
Fish Pie (Potato Topped)
190 - 200
20 - 30
2
Fruit Pies, Crumbles
190 - 200
30 - 50
2
Milk Puddings
150 - 170
90 - 120
2
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