Oven Temperature Charts – Baking
Baking
Food
Scones
Small Cakes
Victoria Sandwich
Sponge Sandwich
Swiss Roll
Semi-rich Fruit Cake
Rich Fruit Cakes
Shortcrust Pastry
Puff Pastry
Yorkshire Pudding
Individual Yorkshire
Puddings
Milk Pudding
Baked Custard
Bread
Meringues
Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the
manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made
with block margarines or butter only.
Fan Oven Cooking
Temperature˚C
Pre-heat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
210/220
170/180
160/170
170/190
180/200
140/150
130/140
190/200
190/200
180/190
190/200
130/140
140/150
200/210
80-90
Time in mins.
8-10
15-20
20-25
15-20
12-15
75-90
Depending
on size.
45-50
Depending
on use.
40-45
20-25
105-135
40-50
45-50
180-240
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