AEG COMPETENCE CB8140-1W Operating Instructions Manual page 41

Tips for Baking
Baking result
The cake is under-
cooked at the bottom
The cake collapses
(is sticky, soft in
the middle, damp
patches)
Cake is too dry
Cake is unevenly
browned
Cooking time too
long
Possible cause
Wrong shelf position
Cooking temperature too high
Cooking time too short
Too much liquid in mixture
Cooking temperature too low
Cooking time too long
Cooking temperature too high
and cooking time too short
Mixture is spread unevenly
Fat filter is still in position
Temperature too low
Fat filter is still in position
Solution
Insert the cake at a lower
shelf position
Set to a lower temperature
Increase cooking time
Cooking times may not be
reduced by using a higher
cooking temperature
Next time use less liquid.
Check that you have beaten
the mixture for the correct
length of time, particularly
when using a food-processor.
Set a slightly higher baking
temperature next time
Reduce cooking time
Set to a lower temperature
and increase cooking time
Spread mixture evenly on the
baking tray
Remove fat filter
Set a slightly higher baking
temperature next time
Removing the fat filter
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