TRADITIONAL BAKED ALASKA
Moist cake is topped with three layers of ice cream and fluffy meringue in this old-fashioned dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and the egg yolks in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; whisk, on medium speed, until pale yellow and thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla, and fold in melted chocolate just to combine.
- Combine egg white and a pinch of salt in bowl of electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; whip, on medium speed, until frothy. Add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff. Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Carefully pour batter into prepared cake pan. Bake until cake is set and top is dull, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Spray a 12-cup bowl with a 9-inch diameter with cooking spray; line with plastic wrap. Pack base of bowl and up the sides with chocolate ice cream; cover with plastic and press with your hands to make an even, smooth layer. Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
- Remove plastic wrap and form a layer of vanilla ice cream on top of the chocolate; cover with plastic wrap and press with your hands to make an even, smooth layer. Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
- Remove plastic wrap and form a layer of coffee ice cream on top of vanilla, leaving a small well in the center of the coffee layer; add sprinkles to well and cover with plastic wrap. Transfer to freezer and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Place cake on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Remove ice cream from freezer and remove plastic wrap; invert bowl over cake. Keep ice cream covered with plastic wrap, and return ice cream cake to freezer.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees (if not using a kitchen torch). Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a large star tip (such as Ateco No. 827), with meringue; pipe onto ice cream in a decorative fashion, or spoon meringue over ice cream and swirl with a rubber spatula. If ice cream starts to soften, return cake to freezer for 15 minutes.
- Using a kitchen torch, heat meringue until it just starts to brown. Alternatively, place in oven and bake until meringue just starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a serving platter, and serve immediately.
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Slytherin Jedi
[email protected]I would definitely make this again. It was a big hit at my party.
Siboniso Mfanekiso
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic dessert. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Vera Red
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced baker, so I had a hard time following the instructions.
Loveness Malenga
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the ice cream was creamy and smooth.
MD ASRAFUL Sarker
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a favorite of my family and friends.
rifat ahmad
[email protected]This is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's impressive and delicious.
Bhu Hhh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I loved this Baked Alaska. The cake and ice cream were delicious, and the meringue was perfectly toasted.
daniel chibua
[email protected]This was a fun and challenging recipe to make. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that was a hit with my family.
Chanel Johnson
[email protected]This is a classic dessert that everyone should try at least once. It's a bit challenging to make, but it's worth the effort. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.
Yafetefrem Yafet
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my Baked Alaska didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The cake was a bit dry, the ice cream was icy, and the meringue was too soft. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Nasur Ullah
[email protected]This was my first time making Baked Alaska, and it turned out great! The cake was light and fluffy, the ice cream was rich and creamy, and the meringue was perfectly browned. I will definitely be making this again.
Vadim Rudachenko
[email protected]Wow! This Baked Alaska was amazing! The cake was moist and flavorful, the ice cream was smooth and creamy, and the meringue was perfectly toasted. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort.
Nuraqilah 0306
[email protected]This was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of the fluffy cake, creamy ice cream, and toasted meringue. It was a bit tricky to make, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow.