
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The cake sinks (be-
comes soggy, lumpy,
streaky)
Too much liquid in the mixture Use less liquid. Look at the mixing times, spe-
cially when you use mixing machines
Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Set a higher oven temperature
Cake is too dry Baking time too long Set a shorter baking time
Cake does not brown
equally
Oven temperature too high
and baking time too short
Set a lower oven temperature and a longer
baking time
Cake does not brown
equally
No equal mixture Put the mixture equally on the baking tray
Cake does not cook in
the baking time set
Temperature too low Use a slightly higher oven temperature setting
Top Oven
Shelf Positions are not critical but ensure
that oven shelves are evenly spaced
when more than one is used (e.g. shelf posi-
tions 1 and 3)
Baking
Food Shelf Position
Temperature
[°C]
Approx Cook Time
(mins)
Biscuits 2 170 - 190 10 - 20
Bread 2 200 - 220 30 - 35
Bread rolls/buns 2 200 - 220 10 -15
Cakes: Small & Queen 2 160 - 180 18 - 25
Cakes: Sponges 2 160 - 175 20 - 30
Cakes: Victoria Sand-
wich
2 160 -170 18 - 25
Cakes: Madeira 2 140 - 150 75 - 90
Cakes: Rich Fruit 2 140 - 150 120 - 150
Cakes: Gingerbread 2 140 - 150 80 - 90
Cakes: Meringues 2 90 - 100 150 - 180
Cakes: Flapjack 2 160 - 170 25 -30
Cakes: Shortbread 2 130 - 150 45 - 60
Cakes: Apple Pie 2 170 - 180 50 - 60
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb 2 160 -170 150 - 180
Casseroles: Chicken 2 160 - 180 80 - 90
Convenience Foods 2 Follow manufacturer`s instructions
Fish 2 170 - 190 20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Top-
ped)
2 190 - 200 20 - 30
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 2 190 - 200 30 - 50
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