To Each His Own Baked Alaska
From: Midwest LivingThis classic dessert goes together easily, but looks impressive. Sponge cake is topped with Grand Marnier, ice cream, and meringue, then served with fresh berries.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 2 hrs 13 mins
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Ingredients
6 slices loaf sponge cake or pound cake cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
3 to 5 teaspoons Grand Marnier, other orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
6 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup meringue powder
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
Fresh red raspberries (optional)
Directions
1. On a baking sheet, arrange cake slices. Sprinkle with liqueur. Place a scoop of ice cream on each. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours.
2. In a large bowl, stir the water into 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and the meringue powder. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar. Spread meringue over each cake and ice cream serving. Bake in a 500 degree F oven for 3 minutes or until meringue is golden. Serve immediately. If you like, garnish with raspberries. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 345, Total Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 148 mg, Carbohydrate 64 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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