Baked Alaska
Baked Alaska layers a tender cake base with a dome of frozen vanilla ice cream, all encased in fluffy meringue that toasts to a golden finish in the oven. The contrast of warm, caramelized exterior and cold, creamy center makes it a nostalgic showstopper for celebrations and dinner parties.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Alaska, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 7
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Pack the softened ice cream into the lined bowl, flatten the top, and cover with more plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Beat the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set the cake in the center. Remove the ice cream from the freezer, discard the plastic wrap, and invert the ice cream onto the cake.
- 5
Quickly spread the meringue over the ice cream and cake, swirling decorative patterns if you like. Freeze for 2 hours.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 7
Bake the cake on the lowest oven shelf until the meringue is light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 8
Slice and enjoy!
- Calories 197.28 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.25 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 29.81 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.76 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 4.3 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.45 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 76.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 28.56 g --
- Added Sugars 10.47 g High 21%
- Calcium 79.68 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Baked Alaska is made with 6 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, and Ice Cream. Each serving provides about 197.28 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Alaska made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Ice Cream, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Alaska?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 197.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Alaska easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Baked Alaska healthy?
- Baked Alaska has an easyChef Pro health score of 23/100. Per serving, it provides 197.28 calories and 4.25 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.3 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.47 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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