Baked Alaska with Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Baked Alaska with Strawberry Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 3 cups granulated sugar; 7 eggs; 1 (1-ounce) bottle red food coloring; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups cake flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 6 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 cups sugar; 1 gallon strawberry ice cream; Red velvet cake; Meringue

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
7 eggs
1 (1-ounce) bottle red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cups sugar
1 gallon strawberry ice cream
Red velvet cake
Meringue

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
3
Using a mixing bowl, combine the butter, shortening, and sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Add in the food coloring and vanilla.
6
Combine the flour and salt, and add to the creamed mixture alternating with the milk, beating well.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
8
Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack.
9
Preheat the broiler.
10
To make the meringue, place egg whites and cream of tartar into a mixing bowl.
11
Beat until soft peaks form.
12
Gradually add the sugar and beat until stiff and set aside.
13
To assemble the Baked Alaska you have to work quickly.
14
Slice the cake into 1/2-inch thick slices.
15
Spread top of 1/2 of the cake slices with about 1 cup strawberry ice cream.
16
Top with the remaining half of the cake slices.
17
Place on a sheet pan.
18
Spread meringue on all sides and form peaks using a knife.
19
Broil until the meringue is light brown.
20
Be careful not to burn peaks.

1931

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 3 cups granulated sugar, 7 eggs, and more.

Yes, Baked Alaska with Strawberry Ice Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Baked Alaska with Strawberry Ice Cream

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