Tips on bakingBaking results Possible cause RemedyThe cake is not brownedsufficiently belowIncorrect oven level Put the cake on a lower oven levelThe cake sinks (becomessoggy, lumpy, streaky)Oven temperature too high Use a lower settingThe cake sinks (becomessoggy, lumpy, streaky)Baking time is too short Set a longer baking timeDo not set higher temperatures to de-crease baking timesThe cake sinks (becomessoggy, lumpy, streaky)Too much liquid in the mixture Use less liquid. Look at the mixing times, spe-cially when you use mixing machinesCake is too dry Oven temperature too low Set a higher oven temperatureCake is too dry Baking time too long Set a shorter baking timeCake does not brownequallyOven temperature too high andbaking time too shortSet a lower oven temperature and a longerbaking timeCake does not brownequallyNo equal mixture Put the mixture equally on the baking trayCake does not cook inthe baking time setTemperature too low Use a slightly higher oven temperature settingTop OvenShelf Positions are not critical but ensurethat oven shelves are evenly spaced whenmore than one is used (e.g. shelf positions 1and 3)BakingFood Shelf Position Temperature[°C]Approx Cook Time(mins)Biscuits 2 170 - 190 10 - 20Bread 2 200 - 220 30 - 35Bread rolls/buns 2 200 - 220 10 -15Cakes: Small & Queen 2 160 - 180 18 - 25Cakes: Sponges 2 160 - 175 20 - 30Cakes: Victoria Samd-wich 2 160 -170 18 - 25Cakes: Madeira 2 140 - 150 75 - 90Cakes: Rich Fruit 2 140 - 150 120 - 150Cakes: Gingerbread 2 140 - 150 80 - 90Cakes: Meringues 2 90 - 100 150 - 180Cakes: Flapjack 2 160 - 170 25 -30Cakes: Shortbread 2 130 - 150 45 - 60Cakes: Apple Pie 2 170 - 180 50 - 6011www.zanussi.com