Cake burnt on top using both elements on top and bottom.
Should I use only the bottom element for heating when baking cakes and brownies??
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Yes, I would suggest you only use the bottom element when baking the actual cake. Using both elements is generally used for pre-heating the oven, or to brown the top of a dish. Maybe use the top element to bring the oven up to temperature, then turn it off when you put the cake/brownies in the oven.
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Should both elements be on while baking cake?
Yes, I would suggest you only use the bottom element when baking the actual cake. Using both elements is generally used for pre-heating the oven, or to brown the top of a dish. Maybe use the top element to bring the oven up to temperature, then turn it off when you put the cake/brownies in the oven.Why does my cake burn on the top?
If it's too hot the cake will cook too quickly and burn on top. If your cake is not cooked, but is starting to brown on top, cover it in tin foil or baking parchment. This will make sure the centre continues to cook but the outside doesn't. Keep an eye on it and check it every 5-7 mins until done.Do both elements heat on bake?
The bake element is the heating element that is found at the bottom of the oven. Most electric ovens use both the bake element and the broil element in a bake cycle, with the bake element performing 90 percent of the heating.How do you stop a cake from burning on top?
If a cake is browning too quickly then it is best to try and shield the top of the cake by laying a piece of foil or baking parchment (parchment paper) over the top of the tin, as this will deflect some of the heat from the oven. Sometimes this is recommended towards the end of the cooking time in a recipe.BURNT CAKES
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It depends on your oven and how bad the result is.
I suggest making different tries:
- use only the bottom element
- use both element and cover your cake with foil when you have the desired color on top to prevent over-cooking
- use a pizza stone to keep an even temperature in your oven
I had the same problem and tried all those solutions. They all have pros and cons and depends on the result you want to achieve.
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