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Easy Baked Alaska Recipe
An impressive baked Alaska is so much easier to make than you may think! Cake and ice cream is covered in a meringue for one delicious dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 48 ounces Ice cream softened (3 pints; see note)
- 1 loaf pound cake
- 6 large egg whites room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 3-quart glass or metal mixing bowl with cooking oil. Line the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang, then fill the bowl with scoops of the ice cream, alternating scoop sizes. Smooth the top of the ice cream with a rubber spatula, then press a piece of plastic wrap to top of the ice cream. Freeze until completely firm, 1-2 hours.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the top of the frozen ice cream. Cut the pound cake into ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange the slices over the ice cream, completely covering it and trimming as needed. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, line a baking sheet with parchment. Set aside.
- Place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip on medium-high speed until foamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar on high speed until the whites are glossy and form stiff peaks.
- Remove the top layer of plastic wrap from the cake, then invert it onto the prepared baking sheet and discard the plastic wrap.
- Cover the ice cream completely with a thick layer of the meringue, using a spoon or spatula to form decorative swirls and peaks.
- Broil on high just until the meringue begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. You can also toast the meringue with a kitchen torch so the peaks are lightly browned. Transfer the cake to a serving plate, slice, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- vanilla, chocolate, strawberry are a classic combo, but you can choose your favorite flavors.
- Storage: Freeze any leftovers tightly wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 2 days.
- Ice Cream: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry are a classic combo, but you can choose your favorite flavors.
- You can use whatever flavored pound cake you like in this recipe, too.
- Be sure to freeze the baked Alaska thoroughly or the ice cream will start to melt through the cake at the bottom.
- Keep your eye on it when you place it under the broiler, the meringue will brown quickly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
140mg
(6%)
Potassium
307mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
573IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 573IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.