Best 3 Mocha Baked Alaskas Recipes
Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable Mocha Baked Alaskas, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Envision a luscious coffee ice cream core nestled within a tender sponge cake, enveloped in a crisp and torched meringue. The harmonious blend of coffee and chocolate creates a captivating taste experience, while the contrasting textures of the creamy ice cream, fluffy cake, and crispy meringue add an element of intrigue. Accompanying this classic dessert are two irresistible variations: a decadent Chocolate Baked Alaska and a refreshing Raspberry Baked Alaska. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring that there's something to satisfy every palate.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
COFFEE BAKED ALASKA WITH MOCHA SAUCE
Categories Chocolate Dairy Egg Dessert Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For cake:
- Line 9x5x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang. Spoon ice cream into prepared pan, spreading evenly and smoothing top. Cut cake horizontally in half. Arrange 1 cake piece, cut side down, atop ice cream and against 1 corner of pan. Cut remaining cake piece into strips and arrange in pan to cover ice cream completely. Cover with overhanging plastic and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
- Uncover cake. Invert onto metal or other ovenproof platter. Freeze while preparing meringue. Beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form. Beat in liqueur. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread meringue over cake, covering cake completely and sealing meringue to platter. Freeze overnight.
- For sauce:
- Combine coffee and semisweet chocolate in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture is smooth. Increase heat to medium. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in coffee liqueur. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep cake frozen. Cover sauce and refrigerate; rewarm sauce over medium-low heat before serving.)
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500°F for 20 minutes. Bake dessert until meringue is lightly browned and just set, about 3 minutes.
- Cut baked Alaska into slices; arrange on plates. Spoon warm sauce around dessert and serve.
MINI NEAPOLITAN BAKED ALASKAS
Surprise-there's ice cream inside these tiny showstoppers! Dinner guests will be thrilled with the pretty presentation. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Flatten muffin liners; place on a baking sheet. Place a wafer on each. Scoop 1/4 cup of ice cream onto each wafer; freeze., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar; beat on low speed with a portable mixer for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes., Remove baking sheet from freezer; immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of wafers. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until meringues are lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOCHA CAKE
Without a doubt, this is the best chocolate cake I've ever made. I share this decadent dessert with everyone I can!-Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee and sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the chocolate, coffee and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- Make sure your ice cream is very well frozen before you start assembling the Baked Alaskas. This will help prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue with a hot oven. Just place the Baked Alaskas in a preheated 500 degree Fahrenheit oven for 1-2 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Be careful not to over-torch the meringue. If you do, it will become tough and chewy.
- Serve the Baked Alaskas immediately after they are made. They are best enjoyed when the ice cream is still cold and the meringue is still warm and crispy.
Conclusion:
Mocha Baked Alaskas are a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. They are easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a professional pastry chef. So next time you're looking for a showstopping dessert, give Mocha Baked Alaskas a try.
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