Baking results
Possible cause
Remedy
The cake sinks and becomes
soggy, lumpy or streaky.
The oven temperature is too
high.
The next time you bake, set a
slightly lower oven tempera-
ture.
The cake sinks and becomes
soggy, lumpy or streaky.
The baking time is too short.
Set a longer baking time. You
cannot decrease baking
times by setting higher
temperatures.
The cake sinks and becomes
soggy, lumpy or streaky.
There is too much liquid in the
mixture.
Use less liquid. Be careful with
mixing times, especially if you
use a mixing machine.
The cake is too dry.
The oven temperature is too
low.
The next time you bake, set a
higher oven temperature.
The cake is too dry.
The baking time is too long.
The next time you bake, set a
shorter baking time.
The cake browns unevenly.
The oven temperature is too
high and the baking time is too
short.
Set a lower oven temperature
and a longer baking time.
The cake browns unevenly.
The mixture is unevenly distrib-
uted.
Spread the mixture evenly on
the baking tray.
The cake is not ready in the
baking time given.
The oven temperature is too
low.
The next time you bake, set a
slightly higher oven tempera-
ture.
BAKING
To bake in the main oven use the function True Fan
Cooking.
Top oven
Food
Temperature (°C)
Time (min)
Shelf position
Biscuits
170 - 190
10 - 20
2
Bread
200 - 220
30 - 35
1
Bread rolls / buns
170-180
10 - 15
1
Cakes:
- Small & Queen
160 - 170
18 - 25
2
- Sponges
160 - 175
20 - 30
2
- Victoria Sandwich
160 - 170
18 - 25
2
- Madeira
140 - 150
75 - 90
2
- Rich Fruit
140 - 150
120 - 150
2
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