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Baking results
The cake sinks and be-
comes soggy or streaky.
The cake is too dry.
The cake bakes unevenly.
The cake is not ready in
the baking time specified
in a recipe.
CONVENTIONAL BAKING - TOP OVEN
Food
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls / buns
Cakes: Victoria Sandwich
Cakes: Madeira
Cakes: Rich Fruit
Cakes: Gingerbread
Cakes: Meringues
Cakes: Flapjack
Casseroles: Beef / Lamb
Casseroles: Chicken
Convenience Foods
Fish
Fish Pie (Potato Topped)
Fruit Pies, Crumbles
Milk Puddings
Possible cause
The oven temperature is too
high.
The oven temperature is too
high and the baking time is
too short.
The oven temperature is too
low.
The baking time is too long.
The oven temperature is too
high and the baking time is
too short.
The cake batter is not evenly
distributed.
The oven temperature is too
low.
Temperature (°C)
170 - 190
200 - 220
200 - 220
160 - 170
140 - 150
140 - 150
140 - 150
90 - 100
160 - 170
160 - 170
160 - 180
Follow manufacturer`s instructions.
170 - 190
190 - 200
190 - 200
150 - 170
Remedy
Next time set slightly lower oven
temperature.
Next time set a longer baking time
and lower oven temperature.
Next time set higher oven tempera-
ture.
Next time set shorter baking time.
Next time set a longer baking time
and lower oven temperature.
Next time spread the cake batter
evenly on the baking tray.
Next time set a slightly higher oven
temperature.
Time (min)
Shelf position
10 - 20
30 - 35
10 - 15
18 - 25
75 - 90
120 - 150
80 - 90
150 - 180
25 - 30
150 - 180
80 - 90
20 - 30
20 - 30
30 - 50
90 - 120
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