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Slice the pound cake loaf into 1/2-inch slices.
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With a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut pound cake into 6 individual portions and place on a cookie sheet.
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Place a large scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each round cake.
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Freeze cake and ice cream until very hard, at least 1 hour.
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While the ice cream freezes, make your meringue:
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Preheat the oven to broil and place a rack 8 inches from the top of the oven.
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In an electric mixer with the whip attachment, on medium speed, beat together the egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks.
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Continue to beat and add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Whip until meringue has reached stiff peaks.
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Place meringue in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
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Remove the ice cream from the freezer.
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Quickly pipe the meringue evenly over the ice cream, covering completely.
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Place in the broiler and broil just until tops are browned, about 2 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Melted butter, for brushing loaf pans
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1 pound unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 pound sugar
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1 pound eggs, about 8 large
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1 pound cake flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Brush the inside of 2 loaf pans (9 by 5 by 3-inch) with melted butter.
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Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper and brush again with butter.
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Reserve.
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Using a mixer fitted with the whip attachment, beat the butter and vanilla extract until creamy, about 5 minutes.
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Add the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Add the eggs, 1 at a time, making sure each egg is completely incorporated before adding the next one.
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Lower the speed to stir and add the flour and salt.
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Mix until well blended.
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Pour half of the batter into each prepared loaf pan.
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Bake the cakes for about 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and a bamboo skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Transfer pans to a rack and cool for 10 minutes.
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Then, remove cakes from the pan and allow to cool further on the rack.
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Serve slightly warm or use as needed.
