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Baking my first cake. Got a newbie question.

I took the recipe off youtube. So I didn't know what butter milk was and I put regular 3,5% milk. Also it said that you need to pre-heat the oven at 350 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes, but my oven doesn't go past 250.
So do I bake it longer to make it good? about how long? Also is the milk going to make much of a difference?

EDIT: Holy shiiiiii.. I just realized that 350 degrees could've been Fahrenheit, not celsius x.x

I just looked, it was 176 celsius, damn

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SW-User

Bake it longer maybe?Keep a watch on it, make sure it doesn't burn. Adjust temp as needed. As long as it rises.
I baked my first cake not too long ago...was a disaster. But!I hear it's usually good to have a test run when baking with a new recipe. So if this one doesn't turn out good, then try again. :)

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@SW-User yes, that's how we learn I guess. Did u still eat yours?

SW-User

@Dan193 Mine tasted like cornbread, lmao. I only had a few bites. I think it was the recipe to be honest. But the exterior was beautiful and it smelled good while baking.
Just keep an eye on it and make sure it rises and that the batter doesn't just stay flat on the bottom. I also used foil on top so it could bake longer but it wouldn't burn. I used a small electric oven though, I'm not sure if you can do that in a regular oven.
But you can cook it longer that way if you want.

Mine had to cook for twice as long because the temp doesn't go as high.

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@SW-User the foil is a good idea, thanks, I'll do the same next time.
I just checked it and it's still watery, I'm keeping an eye on it.

SW-User

@Dan193 Give it ten minutes and try the highest temp, if it's not rising then it might be too low.

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@SW-User nah I fked up, it was 350F which is 176C. My oven was in Celsius and I began at 250C 😭
I turned it down like 10 minutes ago.
Also I still have some batter left, so I have a second try.

SW-User

@Dan193 Awee, well, first time so dont be so hard on yourself😢🤗

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@SW-User yes, I just checked on it again. I looks like the stars are aligning. Seems like it's almost done. I gave it the toothpick test and it's nor watery no more.

SW-User

@Dan193 😨Send me a pic if it turns out okay(if you want).

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@SW-User Alright, I will.