Description
A show-stopping retro dessert that combines a moist cake, creamy ice cream, and a cloud of perfectly toasted meringue. This Baked Alaska Ice Cream Cake is perfect for special occasions and brings a touch of nostalgic fun to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) round chocolate cake, baked and cooled
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for meringue
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for meringue
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the cooled chocolate cake on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread the slightly softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the top of the cake, forming a dome shape.
- Freeze the cake and ice cream for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Preheat your oven broiler.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Carefully spread the meringue over the entire ice cream and cake, ensuring there are no gaps. Create decorative swirls and peaks with a spatula.
- Place the cake under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, rotating as needed, until the meringue is golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of any grease for the meringue to whip properly.
- Work quickly when assembling and frosting with meringue to prevent the ice cream from melting.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 50g
- Sodium: Approximately 150mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 65g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60mg