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Baked Alaska by Divya Gugnani
Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 layer of store-bought or homemade sponge cake (flavor of your choice)
1 qt. vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
1. Beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the sugar and vanilla, then continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
2. Place the sponge cake on a baking sheet and spread the softened ice cream on top in an even layer.
3. Spoon the meringue on top of the ice cream so that all of it is covered.
4. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 5 minutes, or just until the peaks of the meringue brown.
5. Slice and serve immediately.
photo courtesy of www.2point33gallons.com
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