Cooktop with a cover plate.

Cooktop with a cover plate. The invention relates to a cooking hob with a cover plate (10) and heating elements (12) arranged below the cover plate (10), wherein the cover plate (10) has in the area of ​​the elements heating (12) at least one protrusion (14) for placing a battery element cooking. To get a measurement of reliable temperature, it is proposed that in an area located opposite the protrusion (14), a rear side (16) of the cover plate (10) a temperature sensor (18) is arranged.