Baked Alaska With Strawberry Ice Cream
Description: This iconic dessert, famously associated with the chef of Elizabeth Taylor, is a showstopper that often intimidates home cooks. However, fear not! With clear instructions, you’ll master this impressive treat, featuring layers of moist cake, luscious strawberry ice cream, and a fluffy meringue topping.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 1/2 | Vegetable shortening |
| 3 cups | Granulated sugar |
| 7 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | Cake flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1/4 tsp | Cream of tartar |
| 1 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 6 cups | Strawberry ice cream |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1931.2
- Fat: 85.3g
- Saturated Fat: 45.5g
- Cholesterol: 435.9mg
- Sodium: 684mg
- Carbohydrates: 270.2g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Sugar: 117.7g
- Protein: 29.5g
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Pan: Grease and flour a tube pan to prevent sticking.
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Cream the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, vegetable shortening, and 3 cups of granulated sugar. Cream the mixture until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the cake flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed ingredients, alternating with the milk. Beat well to ensure a smooth batter.
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Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Slice: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally into two layers.
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Prepare the Meringue: Preheat the broiler. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
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Assemble the Baked Alaska: Working quickly, place the cake slices on a sheet pan. Spread approximately 1 cup of strawberry ice cream over the top of each slice. Carefully sandwich the slices together to form a cake.
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Add the Meringue: Cover the entire cake with the prepared meringue, ensuring to seal all sides. Use a knife to create decorative peaks on the meringue.
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Broil the Dessert: Place the assembled Baked Alaska under the broiler until the meringue is lightly browned. Be vigilant to avoid burning the peaks.
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Serve Immediately: Once browned to perfection, remove the Baked Alaska from the oven and serve immediately for a spectacular finale to any meal.
Enjoy the awe and admiration of your guests as you present this exquisite dessert, conquering any fears of baking ice cream in the oven with confidence and skill! 🍓🍰
