Description
Baked Alaska is a stunning dessert that unites layers of soft sponge cake, rich ice cream, and a billowy meringue topping. This impressive dish not only looks gorgeous but also offers an unforgettable contrast of warm and cold textures. Perfect for celebrations or simply indulging your sweet tooth, Baked Alaska is a showstopper that will leave your guests in awe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla sponge cake, baked and cooled
- 2 cups ice cream (your choice of flavors)
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then pour into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread ice cream on top, then add the second layer.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in cornstarch and vanilla.
- Spread meringue over the assembled cake, creating peaks with your spatula.
- Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg