AEG oven - Tips on baking; Top Oven Baking Guide

Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The cake bakes un‐
evenly.
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 even‐
ly distributed.
Next time spread the cake batter
evenly on the baking tray.
The cake is not ready in
the baking time speci‐
fied in a recipe.
The oven temperature is too
low.
Next time set a slightly higher
oven temperature.
10.4 Baking
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
- Gingerbread 140 - 150 75 - 90 2
- Meringues 90 - 100 150 - 180 2
- Flapjack 160 - 170 25 - 30 2
- Shortbread 130 - 150 45 - 65 2
Casseroles:
- Beef / Lamb 160 - 170 150 - 180 1
- Chicken 160 - 180 75 - 90 1
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
Pasta, Lasagne etc. 170 - 180 40 - 50 2
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