Baked Alaska

Baked Alaska is a delightful dessert that combines a layer of cake with ice cream, all enveloped in a fluffy meringue and baked to golden perfection. This vegetarian version is rich, indulgent, and perfect for sharing on special occasions.

Ingredients

• Sponge cake - 100 grams
• Vanilla ice cream - 150 grams
• Egg whites - 2 large
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• White vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Cut the sponge cake into two circles, each about 1 cm thick, to fit the base of your serving dishes.
3. Place one sponge cake circle on each serving dish and top each with 75 grams of vanilla ice cream, spreading it evenly.
4. Cover the ice cream with the second sponge cake circle, pressing down gently, and freeze for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
5. In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold in the cornstarch, vinegar, and vanilla extract into the meringue mixture.
7. Remove the serving dishes from the freezer and generously spread the meringue over the cake and ice cream layers, ensuring no ice cream is exposed.
8. Use a spatula to create peaks and swirls in the meringue for a decorative effect.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 3-5 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
10. Serve immediately after baking, enjoying the contrast of the warm meringue with the cold ice cream.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of energy from carbohydrates in the cake and sugar.
• Contains protein from egg whites, which can help in muscle repair.

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