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11.4 Tips on baking
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The bottom of the cake
is not browned suffi-
ciently. The shelf position is incor-
rect. Put the cake on a lower shelf.
The cake sinks and be-
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky. The oven temperature is
too high. The next time you bake, set a
slightly lower oven temperature.
The baking time is too
short. Set a longer baking time. You
cannot decrease baking times by
setting higher temperatures.
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 baking time is too long. The next time you bake, set a
shorter baking time.
The cake browns un-
evenly. The oven temperature is
too high and the baking
time is too short. Set a lower oven temperature and
a longer baking time.
The mixture is unevenly dis-
tributed. 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 temperature.
11.5
Conventional Baking - Top Oven
Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf posi-
tion
Biscuits 170 - 190 10 - 20 2
Bread 200 - 220 30 - 35 2
Bread rolls / buns 200 - 220 10 - 15 2
Cakes: Small & Queen 160 - 180 18 - 25 2
Cakes: Sponges 160 - 175 20 - 30 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
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