Baked Alaska

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 02, 2007

I cheated a little and used sliced pound cake cake as a base then I poured some Baileys liquour over it before the ice cream was added. Other than that it went like a dream. If you have a chefs blow torch you don't even need to put it in the oven as your are not actually cooking the meringue.

—KimB

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 23, 2003

First of all, I only needed 3 egg whites for the meringue. This was a fun and special treat for my husband on Valentine's day, but a little disappointing for all of the effort it took. I can get as much enjoyment out of a bowl of cake and ice cream.

—Mabry

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44 Ratings

Nov 20, 2005

This recipe was great but was a little confused when it came to preparing the cake. This recipe called for 1 egg along with the almond extract but if you prepare the cake mix by the directions on the box it calls for 3 eggs so I went by the box directions and it turned out really good. Everyone was amazed that the Baked Alaska didn't melt and was very tasty. We used orange/pineapple ice cream which was very yummy! Thanks

—LEEPERLADY

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Jan 11, 2008

My family loves this and my kids ask me to make this for their birthday cakes. I make this with a browine bottom instead of a cake bottom (make as directed on box). You can also line your bowl with saran wrap. Once the brownie has cooled completely and the ice cream is hard, I put the ice cream on top of the brownie and spread the meringue over the top of the ice cream and to the bottom of the brownie. Make sure that you have a fairly thick layer of meringue completley covering everything or your ice cream will melt. I bake this at 375 until lightly brown. Freeze left overs. Once frozen it is hard to cut.

—twilkins

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Jul 19, 2005

I found this recipe to good, but too boring compared to other Baked Alaska's I've enjoyed. Try using a cookie base for the base (prepared cookie dough), and adding some fun to the ice cream, such as crushed candy or candy bar. Also, you cannot stress enough the importance of having the meringue truly meet every edge!

—PHELLPPER

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Aug 03, 2006

I am actually rating the meringue portion of this recipe. I wanted to make an ice cream pie topped with meringue, so I crushed a bunch of Oreos and patted them down into a glass pie plate with some butter and a little sugar. After baking that for a bit, I placed it in the freezer to cool and then spooned in some yummy coffee ice cream. That went in the freezer again. Once it was nearly rock solid, I whipped up 3 room-temperature egg whites with a handheld mixer on low in a large ceramic (never use plastic) bowl. I added 1/8 tsp cream of tartar and 1/2 cup sugar, slowly as it mixed and increased the speed in increments. I grabbed the pie out of the freezer and spread the meringue on top, making sure to meet all the edges. The peaks weren't extremely stiff, but they held up when I swirled them around. I baked my concoction for about 6 minutes in the oven, but unfortunately the ice cream melted quite a bit. Perhaps the cake serves as a buffer. Anyway, I froze it all over again and it turned out lovely, without weeping at all.

—Apple Jacks

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Mar 13, 2004

Try a brownie base- this was a family treat when I was a kid!

—TOMINLEX

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Dec 23, 2003

I've had this before and it was INCREDIBLE!!

—SHANIQUA

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Nutrition

Calories
330 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
53.1 g
17%

Cholesterol
42 mg
14%

Fat
11.1 g
17%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
6 g
12%

Sodium
315 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Baked Alaska

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 330
Calories from Fat: 99

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.1g 17 %
** Saturated Fat 5.1g 26 %
Cholesterol 42mg 14 %
Sodium 315mg 13 %
** Potassium 204mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 53.1g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 6g 12 %
Sugars 44g
** Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 19 %
** Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.