The fan oven setting—sometimes called convection mode—uses a fan to push hot air around your food. When you bake with a fan oven, set the temperature about 20 degrees Celsius lower than a standard recipe suggests. This stops your food from burning or overcooking, since the fan makes everything hotter and more efficient. With the…
When you see 180 degrees on a recipe, what does that actually mean for your electric oven’s dial? On a lot of electric stoves, 180 degrees Celsius usually lands at about number 5 or 6 on the knob, but honestly, it depends on your oven’s model. This range is what most folks call a moderate…
If you lower the oven temperature from 200°C to 180°C, you’ll need to bump up the cooking time to get the same results. A handy rule: add about 10-15% more time when you’re cooking at 180°C instead of 200°C. So if a recipe calls for 30 minutes at 200°C, you’ll probably want to cook it…
When a recipe says to set your oven to 180°C, it’s pointing to a temperature most folks use for baking and roasting. 180°C is about 350°F—a middle-of-the-road heat that cooks food evenly without burning it. This temperature works for all sorts of dishes: cakes, casseroles, roasted veggies, you name it. If you’re using a fan…
If your cake comes out burnt on the outside but raw in the middle, chances are your oven temperature is just too high. When the heat blasts too strong, the outside cooks fast and burns before the inside even gets a chance. That leaves you with a dry, crusty shell and a gooey, undercooked center….
If you want your makeup to last longer and look smooth, baking can really help. It means you’ll apply a thick layer of setting powder to spots like under your eyes, then let it sit for a bit. You should bake your makeup for about 5 to 10 minutes to let the powder “set” and…
Baking usually happens between 325°F and 350°F. This range works for most recipes because it cooks food evenly and avoids burning the outside. If you want to bake something properly, aim for an oven temperature around 350°F. Different foods might need slight changes in temperature or time. Still, sticking close to this range gives you…
Baking a cake sounds simple, but oven temperature really changes how your cake turns out. Most cakes bake best at 350°F (175°C)—this sweet spot lets your cake cook through and stay moist, without burning the outside. If you’re making a dense cake, like a pound or bundt cake, try lowering the temperature to around 325°F…
When you’re cranking up the heat for baking, it helps to know your oven’s limits. Most home ovens top out around 500°F (260°C). A few might edge a bit higher, but honestly, it’s rare to need more for everyday cooking. Anything above that gets tricky and isn’t usually worth the hassle. Commercial pizza ovens and…
Baking a cake at 180°C? That’s the go-to temp for loads of recipes. Most cakes need somewhere between 25 and 35 minutes at this heat, but honestly, it depends on the type and size of the cake. Smaller bakes like cupcakes usually finish up in 15 to 25 minutes. If you’re working with a larger…