{"id":23424,"date":"2021-02-16T20:06:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T01:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/?p=23424"},"modified":"2025-05-23T15:25:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T19:25:27","slug":"why-bake-at-350-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/why-bake-at-350-f\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do We Bake At 350\u00a0\u00baF?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most recipes tell you to \"preheat your oven to 350 \u00baF (175 \u00baC)\" but why do we bake at 350 \u00baF?<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%8c%a1%ef%b8%8f-the-default-oven-setting-for-bake\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f The Default Oven Setting For Bake <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I turn my oven on, I hit the \"Bake\" button to activate the lower element of the oven and the default setting is 350 \u00baF (as opposed to the \"Broil\" setting, which sets your oven temperature to 500 \u00b0F and activates the top element only to brown the tops of casseroles and cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9es).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 350 \u00baF setting represents a moderate heat that is hot enough for most cookies to keep their shape, but not so hot that cakes and cookies brown too quickly. Baking at 350 \u00baF is the equivalent of setting your stove to medium heat. It's not too high and it's not too low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" data-pin-title=\"Easy eggnog cake baked in a bundt pan\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Eggnog-pound-cake-baked-in-a-bundt-pan-and-flipped-onto-cooling-rack.jpg\" alt=\"Bundt cake cooling on a round wire rack with striped linen nearby.\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-21368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Eggnog-pound-cake-baked-in-a-bundt-pan-and-flipped-onto-cooling-rack.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Eggnog-pound-cake-baked-in-a-bundt-pan-and-flipped-onto-cooling-rack-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Eggnog-pound-cake-baked-in-a-bundt-pan-and-flipped-onto-cooling-rack-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Eggnog-pound-cake-baked-in-a-bundt-pan-and-flipped-onto-cooling-rack-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/Eggnog-pound-cake-baked-in-a-bundt-pan-and-flipped-onto-cooling-rack-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recall <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/what-happens-when-you-bake\/\">what happens when we bake<\/a>: we are hoping that the heat will make its way to the centre of cakes to properly bake the crumb, but for cookies, we may want the outside to bake and set before the inside so it stays a little raw in the middle. With bread, you want to promote rapid rise called \"oven spring.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%92%a8-convection-bake-versus-bake\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca8 Convection Bake Versus Bake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Convection baking involves forced air that is circulated with a powerful fan. The fan promotes a more even heat distribution, which helps baked goods bake and brown more evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the fan can be problematic for some delicate recipes because the stronger air current it creates can deflate delicate batters and egg foams. Some recipes may rise unevenly or end up lopsided because the batter is pushed to one side by the fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipes will bake faster in a convection oven set to 350 \u00baF versus a regular bake setting of 350 \u00baF. So in order to reduce browning in a convection oven, you may have to reduce the oven temperature by 25 \u00baF and bake in a convection oven at 325 \u00baF instead of 350 \u00baF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"What's the best oven temperature for baking chocolate chip cookies? At 325F, cookies spread quite a bit, and at 350F too. At 375-425F, cookies are thicker and become more crispy on the outside with a gooey middle. At 425F a lot of browning occurs on the edges and surface of the cookie.\" data-pin-title=\"Best temperature for baking chocolate chip cookies\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing chocolate chip cookies baked at different oven temperatures: at 325F, cookies are more spread out, but they progressively spread left as you increase oven temperature all the way to 425F leading to a thicker more squat cookie that browns more on the edges\" class=\"wp-image-16876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Whats-the-best-oven-temperature-for-baking-chocolate-chip-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%8e%9b%ef%b8%8f-not-all-recipes-bake-at-350-of\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f Not All Recipes Bake At 350 \u00baF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's true that a lot of recipes start with preheating the oven to bake at 350 \u00baF. The majority of recipes on this site start with that exact phrase. But actually, there are some recipes that benefit from baking at a different temperature, whether that's higher or lower:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>fruitcakes and recipes with dried or candied fruit should be baked at a lower temperature<\/strong> because these types of cakes are often more dense and take longer to bake properly. To avoid the dried fruit burning, it's better to bake this type of cake at a lower temperature for a longer time. Fruitcakes are often baked at 300 \u00baF (150 \u00b0C) or even 325 \u00baF (165 \u00b0C). This <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/white-fruitcake-with-brandy-frosting-and-marzipan\/\">white fruitcake<\/a> is baked at 325 \u00baF (165 \u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>muffins should be baked at a higher temperature<\/strong> to produce a bigger muffin top. I did a test with these <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/honey-blueberry-muffins\/\">honey blueberry muffins<\/a> to show a higher temperature (425 \u00b0F or 220 \u00b0C) could lead to a bigger muffin top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>chocolate chip cookies can be baked at a higher temperature<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/why-chill-cookie-dough\/\">reduce the spread of cookies<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if you want <strong>thin crispy chocolate chip cookies, bake the dough at a lower setting<\/strong> to promote spreading before the crust sets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>breads bake at a higher temperature <\/strong>so that the bread pan heats up faster, which in turn speeds up the expansion of the gas bubbles and the rise of the bread before the crust sets. This <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/no-knead-cinnamon-raisin-bread\/\">no-knead cinnamon raisin bread<\/a> bakes in a Dutch oven that was preheated in a hot oven set to 450 \u00baF (230 \u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>enriched breads are baked in a moderate oven<\/strong>, lower than regular \"crusty\" European breads because these sweeter doughs burn easily. Generally, we bake enriched breads at 350 \u00b0F (175 \u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if you want <strong>to <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/how-to-bake-a-flat-cake\/\">bake flat cake layers<\/a>, try baking them at a lower temperature<\/strong>.  This is useful for a layer cake or stacked cakes. Some professional bakers bake their cake layers at 300 \u00baF (150 \u00b0C) for longer to keep them flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/How-to-achieve-the-perfect-muffin-top-does-temperature-play-a-role-in-the-muffin-top-.jpg\" alt=\"How to achieve the perfect muffin top - does temperature play a role in the muffin top-\" class=\"wp-image-9528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/How-to-achieve-the-perfect-muffin-top-does-temperature-play-a-role-in-the-muffin-top-.jpg 620w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/How-to-achieve-the-perfect-muffin-top-does-temperature-play-a-role-in-the-muffin-top--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/How-to-achieve-the-perfect-muffin-top-does-temperature-play-a-role-in-the-muffin-top--360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/How-to-achieve-the-perfect-muffin-top-does-temperature-play-a-role-in-the-muffin-top--180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/How-to-achieve-the-perfect-muffin-top-does-temperature-play-a-role-in-the-muffin-top--150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While 350 \u00baF is the default setting for baking on most ovens, I encourage you to explore other temperatures to see the impact of the temperature on your baked goods. Think about the result you want and use that to determine what temperature to set your oven to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%93%89-oven-temperature-conversion-chart\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc9 Oven Temperature Conversion Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re baking in Celsius or Fahrenheit, or using a gas oven with gas mark settings, having a reliable oven temperature conversion chart is essential so you can bake from any recipe that references a temperature in any temperature unit. This quick-reference table will help bakers like you convert between temperature units so you can follow any recipe with confidence\u2014no more guessing or Googling. Save this guide and never worry about oven temperature again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Celsius<\/strong> (\u00b0C)<\/td><td><strong>Fahrenheit<\/strong> (\u00b0F)<\/td><td><strong>Gas Mark<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>130 \u00b0C<\/td><td>250 \u00b0F<\/td><td>\u00bd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>140 \u00b0C<\/td><td>275 \u00b0F<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>150 \u00b0C<\/td><td>300 \u00b0F<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>165 \u00b0C<\/td><td>325 \u00b0F<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>175 \u00b0C<\/td><td>350 \u00b0F<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>190 \u00b0C<\/td><td>375 \u00b0F<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200 \u00b0C<\/td><td>400 \u00b0F<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>220 \u00b0C<\/td><td>425 \u00b0F<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>230 \u00b0C<\/td><td>450 \u00b0F<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>245 \u00b0C<\/td><td>475 \u00b0F<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>260 \u00b0C<\/td><td>500 \u00b0F<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%93%88-oven-temperature-conversion-chart\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc8 Oven Temperature Conversion Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Want a printable version of this oven temperature chart for bakers? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Easily convert the oven temperatures of any recipe between degrees Fahrenheit (Imperial), Celsius (metric), and even Gas Marks with this printable pdf conversion chart.\" data-pin-title=\"Oven temperature conversion chart\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet.png\" alt=\"Oven temperature conversion chart displayed on a tablet and a smartphone.\" class=\"wp-image-40129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet.png 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-720x960.png 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-360x480.png 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-180x240.png 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-640x853.png 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Oven-temperature-conversions-ipad-and-tablet-150x200.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Oven temperature chart\" href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/recommends\/oven-temperature-chart\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">printable oven temperature chart<\/a> so you can print it and stick it on your fridge to quickly convert from degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit, or even to gas marks at a glance!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%a7%ae-oven-temperature-calculator\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddee Oven Temperature Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to convert oven temperatures between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Gas Mark? This free oven temperature converter makes it quick and easy to adjust baking temperatures across different units. Whether you're following a UK recipe in a U.S. kitchen or switching to convection, use this tool to avoid guesswork and endless searching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width: 500px; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 8px; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n  <h3>Oven Temperature Converter<\/h3>\n  <label for=\"tempInput\">Enter a Temperature:<\/label>\n  <input type=\"number\" id=\"tempInput\" placeholder=\"e.g. 350\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 8px 0; padding: 8px;\">\n\n  <label for=\"unitSelect\">Select the Unit:<\/label>\n  <select id=\"unitSelect\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 8px 0; padding: 8px;\">\n    <option value=\"F\">Fahrenheit (\u00b0F)<\/option>\n    <option value=\"C\">Celsius (\u00b0C)<\/option>\n    <option value=\"G\">Gas Mark<\/option>\n  <\/select>\n\n  <button onclick=\"convertTemp()\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9ba11; color: white; border: none; border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 12px;\">Convert<\/button>\n\n  <div id=\"result\" style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-weight: bold;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  const conversionTable = [\n    { C: 130, F: 250, G: \"\u00bd\" },\n    { C: 140, F: 275, G: \"1\" },\n    { C: 150, F: 300, G: \"2\" },\n    { C: 165, F: 325, G: \"3\" },\n    { C: 175, F: 350, G: \"4\" },\n    { C: 190, F: 375, G: \"5\" },\n    { C: 200, F: 400, G: \"6\" },\n    { C: 220, F: 425, G: \"7\" },\n    { C: 230, F: 450, G: \"8\" },\n    { C: 245, F: 475, G: \"9\" },\n    { C: 260, F: 500, G: \"10\" }\n  ];\n\n  function convertTemp() {\n    const value = parseFloat(document.getElementById(\"tempInput\").value);\n    const unit = document.getElementById(\"unitSelect\").value;\n    let match;\n\n    if (isNaN(value)) {\n      document.getElementById(\"result\").innerText = \"Please enter a valid number.\";\n      return;\n    }\n\n    switch (unit) {\n      case \"F\":\n        match = conversionTable.find(row => row.F === value);\n        break;\n      case \"C\":\n        match = conversionTable.find(row => row.C === value);\n        break;\n      case \"G\":\n        match = conversionTable.find(row => row.G === value.toString());\n        break;\n    }\n\n    if (match) {\n      document.getElementById(\"result\").innerHTML = `\n        <p><strong>Fahrenheit:<\/strong> ${match.F} \u00b0F<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Celsius:<\/strong> ${match.C} \u00b0C<\/p>\n        <p><strong>Gas Mark:<\/strong> ${match.G}<\/p>\n      `;\n    } else {\n      document.getElementById(\"result\").innerText = \"No exact match found in the chart.\";\n    }\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"%f0%9f%93%9a-further-reading\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda Further Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How Baking Works, 3rd edition. Paula Figoni.\u00a0Buy it on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/400Tooa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Food and Cooking. Harold McGee. Check it out on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Dh7Fnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffeebe\">If you find this article about <strong>oven temperature<\/strong> useful\u00a0(or any other post on my website), please leave a \u2b50\u00a0<strong>star rating<\/strong>\u00a0and let me know how it helped you in the\u00a0<strong>comments\u00a0below<\/strong>. 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