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How to Bake in a Convection Oven Questions
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I’ve been an avid baker for years. One problem I seem to encounter continuously is with cake baking, my cakes often come out quite dense or cooked unevenly…
i have a very old oven (came with the house 15 years ago) and i know this is definitely part of the problem. the “bake” doesn’t even work anymore– only “convection bake” which seems to cook the outside of the cake much faster than i’d like.
even though i love baking, i’m getting frustrated with cakes constantly turning out too heavy (even recipes chosen especially for their light, airy texture).
the last time i made cupcakes, i got muffins. i’ve been baking for years and even with tools like a stand mixer this happens a lot (i make sure not to over/undermix too!)
do i need a new oven or do i just need more practice?
PS- any tips on coping with this? (raise/lower temp etc.)
If your thermostat is off, just use an external thermometer and make the necessary temperature adjustment. If you oven can’t hold the heat (i.e. prolonged drops in temperature before the heat kicks in) then you need to look at some repairs or investing in a new oven. At the cost of repairing appliances, a new oven might be your best option
