
TIPS ON BAKING
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The bottom of the cake is
not browned sufficiently.
The shelf position is incorrect. 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 mix-
ing times, especially if you use a mix-
ing 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 uneven-
ly.
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.
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: 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
Cakes: Meringues 90 - 100 150 - 180 2
Cakes: Flapjack 160 - 170 25 - 30 2
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