Description
Baked Alaska is a show-stopping dessert that features layers of rich chocolate sponge cake and creamy vanilla ice cream enveloped in a fluffy meringue shell. This delightful treat offers a stunning contrast of hot and cold, perfect for impressing guests or celebrating special occasions. With its impressive presentation and delightful flavors, Baked Alaska will transport you back to joyful memories of childhood birthdays while being surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites (for meringue)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- While cooling, beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add sugar until glossy peaks form.
- Fold in cornstarch and lemon juice. Spread softened ice cream over the cooled cake before covering with meringue.
- Bake at 450°F (232°C) for about 3–5 minutes until meringue is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg