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Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The cake sinks and becomes
soggy, lumpy or streaky.
The baking time is too short. Set a longer baking time. You
cannot decrease baking
times by setting higher tem-
peratures.
The cake sinks and becomes
soggy, lumpy or streaky.
There is too much liquid in the
mixture.
Use less liquid. Be careful with
mixing times, especially if you use
a mixing machine.
The cake is too dry. The oven temperature is too low. The next time you bake, set a
higher oven temperature.
The cake is too dry. The baking time is too long. The next time you bake, set a
shorter baking time.
The cake browns unevenly. The oven temperature is too high
and the baking time is too short.
Set a lower oven temperature
and a longer baking time.
The cake browns unevenly. The mixture is unevenly distrib-
uted.
Spread the mixture evenly on the
baking tray.
The cake is not ready in the bak-
ing time given.
The oven temperature is too low. The next time you bake, set a
slightly higher oven temperature.
Conventional Cooking - Top oven
Food Heat setting Total prepara-
tion time
(min)
Shelf posi-
tion
Biscuits 4 10 - 20 2
Small / Queen Cake 5 18 - 25 2
Sponge 4 18 - 20 2
Victoria Sandwich 4 18 - 25 2
Gingerbread 2 75 - 90 2
Flapjack 5 25 - 30 2
Shortbread 3 45 - 65 2
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 6 40 - 50 2
Milk Puddings 3 90 - 180 2
Scones 7 8 - 12 2
Choux Pastry 6 30 - 35 2
Éclairs / Profiteroles 5 20 - 30 2
Flaky Pastry 6 25 - 40 2
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