Description
This retro-style European dessert recipe for Baked Alaska combines buttery cake, creamy ice cream, and golden meringue for a show-stopping finale.
Ingredients
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6 3-inch rounds pound cake
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3 cups vanilla ice cream (6 scoops approximately ½ cup each)
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6 egg whites at room temperature
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6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Place cake rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Top with ice cream scoops and freeze until firm.
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Whip egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form; gradually add sugar.
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Remove frozen cakes and cover each completely with meringue, sealing to the parchment.
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Bake for 6–8 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
Seal the meringue completely to the parchment to prevent melting.
Start checking at the 5-minute mark—remove from oven if ice cream starts to melt.
Try creative combinations: chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream, or white cake with peach ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European