Baked Alaska
A festive dessert combining soft cake, creamy ice cream, and crisp meringue that brings joy to any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cake layer (sponge or pound cake)
- 1 quart ice cream (your choice of flavor)
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Optional: chocolate sauce or fruit sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Prepare your chosen cake layer on a baking sheet.
- Scoop your ice cream of choice and layer it on top of the cake, shaping it evenly.
- Make the meringue by beating egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue generously over the ice cream and cake, sealing the edges completely.
- Bake in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with chocolate or fruit sauce if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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