Rocky Road Horror Picture Show Baked Alaska

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   Line the bottom and sides of a deep 8-inch square container with parchment paper.

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   Spread the ice cream into the container, packing firmly.

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   Cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm.

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

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   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

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   Prepare the cake mix with egg and almond extract.

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   Pour onto 1 of the prepared cookie sheets.

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   Bake according to the package instructions, or until the center of the cake springs back when lightly touched.

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   Allow to cool.

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    When the cake has cooled, slice an 8 by 8-inch piece of cake and place in the center of the second prepared cookie sheet.

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    Remove the remaining edges of cake and discard.

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    Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar, salt, and sugar until stiff peaks form.

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    Turn the molded ice cream out onto the cake.

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    Quickly spread the beaten egg whites over the cake and ice cream, spreading all the way to the parchment paper to seal.

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    Return to the freezer for 2 hours.

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    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

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    Bake the Alaska on the lowest shelf until the meringue is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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