10.3 Tips on baking
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The bottom of the cake
is not baked sufficient‐
ly.
The shelf position is incor‐
rect.
Put the cake on a lower shelf.
The cake sinks and
becomes soggy or
streaky.
The oven temperature is
too high.
Next time set slightly lower
oven temperature.
The oven temperature is
too high and the baking
time is too short.
Next time set a longer baking
time and lower oven tempera‐
ture.
The cake is too dry. The oven temperature is
too low.
Next time set higher oven tem‐
perature.
The baking time is too
long.
Next time set shorter baking
time.
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 tempera‐
ture.
The cake batter is not
evenly distributed.
Next time spread the cake bat‐
ter evenly on the baking tray.
The cake is not ready
in the baking time
specified in a recipe.
The oven temperature is
too low.
Next time set a slightly higher
oven temperature.
10.4 Baking
To bake in the top oven use the function:
Conventional Cooking.
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
- Gingerbread 140 - 150 75 - 90 2
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