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Baked Alaska Recipe
A classic dessert with a base of cake, topped with ice cream, and covered in toasted meringue.
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Preparation Time:
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
10
minutes
mins
Freezing Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time:
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
300
kcal
Ingredients
Cake Base
1
unit
Sponge Cake
store-bought or homemade
Ice Cream
1
quart
Vanilla Ice Cream
Meringue
4
large
Egg Whites
at room temperature
¼
teaspoon
Cream of Tartar
1
cup
Sugar
1
teaspoon
Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
2. Place the sponge cake on a baking sheet.
3. Scoop the ice cream into a dome shape on top of the cake. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
5. Gradually add sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract.
6. Spread the meringue over the ice cream and cake, making sure it is completely covered.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
8. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Value
Calories:
300
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
45
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
50
mg
|
Sodium:
100
mg
|
Potassium:
150
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
35
g
|
Vitamin A:
300
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
100
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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Baked Alaska
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