Item Temperature Approximate
˚C Cooking Time
Small cakes 170 - 180 20 - 25 mins
Whisked Sponge 170 15 - 20 mins
Swiss Roll 190 8 - 12 mins
Victoria sandwich 160 25 - 35 mins
(2 x 205mm / 8”)
(shallow tins)
Semi rich fruit cake 125 2
1
⁄2 - 3 hours
(180mm / 7” deep tin)
Scones 210 - 220 10 - 15 mins
Meringues 110 2 - 3 hours
Shortcake Pastry 200 depending on size and
Puff/Flaky Pastry 210 type of cooking dish and
Choux Pastry 200 also the filling
Biscuits 160-200 10 - 20 mins
Bread (500g (1lb)) loaf 210 20 - 30 mins
Sponge Pudding 150 45 mins - 1 hour
Milk Pudding 150 1
1
⁄2 - 1
3
⁄4 hours
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Baking guide
Note: The cooking times given in the
baking guides are only approximate,
because the size and type of cooking
dish will influence cooking time, as will
personal preference.
USING THE MAIN OVEN