Tips for Baking
Baking result Possible cause Solution Insert the cake at a lower shelf position The cake is underWrong shelf position cooked at the bottom The cake collapses (is sticky, soft in the middle, damp patches)
Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature
Cooking time too short
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
Too much liquid in mixture
Cake is too dry
Cooking temperature too low Cooking time too long
Cake is unevenly browned
Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature and cooking time too short and increase cooking time Mixture is spread unevenly Fat filter is still in position Spread mixture evenly on the baking tray Remove fat filter Set a slightly higher baking temperature next time Removing the fat filter
Cooking time too long
Temperature too low Fat filter is still in position
