Hi, I have recently changed from a gas cooker to an electric fan oven with a
ceramic top. I am not happy with the way it is cooking food and wonder if
anyone can give me some tips.
I made some fairy cakes in exactly the same way as I always do, placed them
in the oven at 170 deg. for the required time, and at the end of the cooking
time they have not risen by one iota and are a little raw in the middle, so
had to throw them in the bin.

This also happened with my little Yorkshire puddings, and they ended up in
the same place.

What am I doing wrong? I used to use Gas Mark 5 for my fairy cakes and the
equivalent for a fan oven is supposed to be 170 deg.

Cooked a joint of beef at the weekend, it looked burned on the outside but
was pink inside. I'm baffled.

Any advice gratefully received.

Margaret