Baked Alaska
A whimsical dessert featuring layers of sponge cake, ice cream, and golden meringue—perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sponge cake
- Ice cream (your favorite flavor)
- Meringue (made from egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch)
- Sugar
- Egg whites
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Whip the egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form; carefully fold in cornstarch and vanilla, then spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the sponge cake cool completely, then cut out circles for the serving dish base.
- Scoop generous portions of ice cream onto the cake circles, molding them into dome shapes.
- Pop the ice cream domes into the freezer until firm.
- Cover the ice cream and sponge with meringue, sealing the edges well.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.
- Slice and serve immediately, enjoying the delightful reactions from your guests!
Notes
Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature for easier whipping. Experiment with different flavors of ice cream for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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