The Warm Oven Temp. for Cakes

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My Mom is making a cake. Its an old recipe, 50 - 70 yrs old (or older). All it says is to use a warm oven. No temperature range, just a warm oven. What temperature would this be?



Best Answer

Without any details on the recipe, it is hard to offer any firm recommendations. That said, I have had success using a convection oven on 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit), and checking for doneness with a bamboo skewer.




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Quick Answer about "The Warm Oven Temp. for Cakes"

Baking at 350? F is sort of a happy medium between 300? F and 400? F and creates a cake that has the best of both worlds. It has lightness, texture and caramelization induced flavor.

What temperature should the oven be to bake a cake?

Most cakes bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Reducing the temperature to 325 degrees is all you need to do to get a flat-topped cake.

Can I bake cake at 180 degrees?

Each time I bake a cake that calls for 180 degrees Celsius and 25-30 minutes for it to be ready it takes 1 hour 30 minutes for the cakes to be done. Although I put the cake tin in the center of the oven it does not change anything.

Can I bake cake at 160 degrees?

I normally stick to the given temperature and keep an eye and nose on the bake. I bake at 160c fan oven for approx 45 -50 minutes for that size. Obviously, all ovens vary so it is essential to babysit the cake until done. i baked it at 180c non fan for 50 mins.

What is the warm temp on an oven?

Your Oven. Some ovens actually will have a "warm" setting, which is usually 170 to 200 F, or a warming drawer, which is meant to keep foods at a level, warm temperature. If your oven has neither, set it to 200 to 250 F.



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Answer 2

For some cakes, I bake longer at 300F, and the result is quite delicate.

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