Baked Goods Internal Temperature Chart: Cake, Pie, And More

If you thought that checking the temperature of your food only applied to meat, you are wrong! Cooking your baked goods to safe internal temperatures is equally important. Many baked goods contain eggs, which can harbor harmful bacteria.

Even if your baked goods do not contain eggs, it’s important to check the temperature to ensure that your pastry gets fully cooked. From scones to cinnamon rolls, our baked goods internal temperature chart will help you bake them to perfection every time.

	Internal Core Temperature in Fahrenheit	Internal Core Temperature in Celsius	Internal Description
Breads			Insert the thermometer from the side of the bread. If the bread is in a loaf pan, insert it just above the edge of the pan directing it at a downward angle.
Quick Breads (Breads, Muffins and Cornbread)	200°F	93°C
Yeast Breads	200°F to 210°F	93°C to 99°C
Soft Breads/Dinner Rolls	180°F to 190°F	82°C to 88°C
Scones	200°F	93°C
Sourdough Breads	200°F to 210°F	93°C to 99°C
Cinnamon Rolls	190°F to 200°F	87°C to 93°C
Water temperature to add yeast	105°F to 115°F	41°C to 46°C
Cakes – Cupcakes	205°F to 209°F	93°C to 98°C	Insert thermometer in the center of the cake.
Carrot Cake	205°F to 209°F	93°C to 98°C	Remember: The cooking process continues even after you remove the cake out of the oven. As the cake cools, the residual heat on the surface slowly penetrates to the middle.
Clafouti (with fruit)	160°F	71°C
Devil’s Food Cake – Red Velvet Cake	205°F	93°C
Molton Chocolate Cakes	160°F	71°C
Pound Cake	210°F to 212°F	99°C to 100°C
Tres Leches Cake, Three-Milk Cake	200°F	93°C
Upside-Down Cakes	190°F to 200°F	88°C to 93°C
Cheesecake			When the internal temperature of a cheesecake rises beyond 160 degrees F. (71 degrees C.) while baking, it will always crack. To prevent this from happening, Take it out of the oven when the cheesecake reaches 150 degrees F. (65 degrees C.) at the center to avoid over baking.
Pies			Insert thermometer a couple inches in from the edge of the pie.
Chocolate Cream Pie	165°F	74°C
Custard Pie – Cream Pies	170°F to 175°F	76°C to 79°C	Bake until the custard has set around edges but jiggles slightly in the center when tapped on the side with a wooden spoon.
Fruit Pies (Blueberry, Blackberry, etc.)	175°F	79°C	Fruit pies should be juicy and bubbling all over, especially in its center. The pie needs to bubble if it contains a starch thickener, otherwise the starch is not going to thicken.
Pecan Pie	200°F	93°C
Pumpkin Pie	175°F	79°C
Sweet Potato Pie	175°F	79°C
Meringue Pies	160°F to 165°F	71°C to 74°C
Puddings and Custards:			Insert thermometer in the centers. Begin checking temperature about 5 minutes before recommended time.
Bread Pudding	160°F	71°C
Creme Brulee	170°F to 175°F	76°C to 79°C
Baked Custard (Old Fashion)	160°F	71°C
Flan	170°F to 175°F	76°C to 79°C

Part 2. Usable Kitchen Accessories to Measure Baked-Goods Internal Temperature

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Part 3. FAQs & Hot Guides for Baked-Goods Internal Temp

What temperature should a pie be inside Celsius?

The ideal internal temperature for a pie depends entirely on the type of filling you are baking. Fruit Pies (Apple, Cherry, Berry): 90°C to 95°C; Custard and Egg-Based Pies (Pumpkin, Pecan, Lemon Meringue) 75°C to 80°C; Savory Meat Pies (Chicken Pot Pie, Beef and Ale): 74°C (Minimum). Remember to insert your instant-read thermometer directly into the dead center of the pie (the last place to cook through). Make sure the probe is sitting fully in the filling and isn’t touching the bottom crust, which will give you an artificially high reading from the baking dish.

Which pie is best for diabetics?

When choosing or making a pie friendly for someone with diabetes, the main goals are to minimize added sugars and reduce the refined carbohydrates usually found in the crust. Berry Pies, Crustless Pumpkin or Custard Pies, Savory Meat Pies, etc., are good choices to try.

How to know if pie is fully cooked?

Thick juices bubbling through the center vents and a golden brown crust indicate that the pie is perfectly baked. The casing for custard pies should be removed from the oven and set only marginally in the middle. The center is meant to be jiggly for the pie to be considered complete. Pour custard into the case after the pie shell has been par-baked. Meat pies only require that the center be at a safe 74°C and be savory. Otherwise, the pie is deemed out.

What is the 1234 rule in baking?

In baking, the 1-2-3-4 rule is a helpful ratio for classic American pound cakes and yellow butter cakes. The basic rule is 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour, and 4 eggs. This is usually combined with a cup of milk and a leavener. This basic recipe is great because the batter is very versatile. You can add different flavorings to customize your cake, like vanilla, citrus zest, or spices.

Is 180 good for baking?

Indeed, 180°C, which is 350°F, is one of the most recommended oven settings, considered the standard operating procedure for moderate oven temperatures. At this temperature, for instance, the Maillard reaction occurs perfectly, allowing for even cooking and browning from the inside to the outside, which is most noticeable when the food is browned beautifully. It works well for a wide variety of recipes, most of which involve baking. These include quick breads, muffins, cookies, and even cake.

Is cake done at 200 degrees?

What is the temperature of a cookie?

The ideal internal temperature for cookies to ensure the perfect chewy texture is 175°F to 185°F (80°C to 85°C). Baking times and temperatures can vary by recipe, whereas other cookies can still be judged by eye. When judging cookies, generally, golden brown and firmer-looking edges with a center that is still soft are the indicators. Many bakers rely on the cookies to continue baking from the residual heat. Cookies are often pulled from the oven with a middle that still looks underdone to ensure they remain soft and tender to eat.

Should I bake cookies at 350 or 400?

Baking at 350°F is the average, dependable temperature that yields a balanced cookie with a crispy edge and a chewy center, as it allows the dough to spread evenly. On the other hand, hotter 400°F cookies set the outside layer too quickly and do not allow enough spreading of the dough, resulting in a thicker cookie with a crispier outside and a gooey, soft inside. Stick to 350°F for a classic, even texture, and 400°F for a taller cookie with a softer center.

Is 12 minutes long enough for cookies?

Indeed, 12 minutes is usually the ideal baking time for standard-sized drop cookies at 350°F. If a cookie is desired to be soft and chewy, we recommend 10 to 12 minutes so that the edge is set and golden, while the center stays soft. Yet, if cookies are extra-large, or you prefer them to be crispy throughout, baking may be required for as long as 15 minutes.

What temperature is bread done at C?

For fully enriched bread types such as sandwich loaves and brioche, ideal doneness is between 88°C and 93°C. Experienced bakers know that for lean and crusty artisan bread types, such as sourdough and baguettes, they must aim for 93°C to 99°C. It is always best to measure by inserting instant read thermoeters to the thickest center of the loaf. This will ensure the bread has a well-set crumb and is not gummy.