The heat of oven for cake making is of very great importance. There are some general guides for temperature which may be profitably observed. All thin layer, small cakes and cookies require a hot oven (350-400 degrees). Thick layer and cakes baked in a loaf require a moderate oven (325-375 degrees). While sponge cakes and Angel Food cakes require a slow oven (250-300 degrees). Fruit cakes require even a slower oven (200-250 degrees).

TIME FOR BAKING:

Loaf Bread
Rolls and Biscuits
Graham Gems
Gingerbread
Sponge Cake
Plain Cake
Fruit Cake
Cookies
Steamed Pudding
Custards
Pies
Plum Pudding
45 to 60 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
45 to 60 minutes
30 to 40 minutes
2 to 3 hours
10 to 15 minutes
1 to 3 hours
15 to 20 minutes
30 to 45 minutes
2 to 3 hours