Pineapple Alaska

A stunning tropical twist on the classic Baked Alaska, featuring a pineapple-flavored cake, creamy ice cream, and a fluffy meringue topping toasted to perfection!

Servings: 6-8

Total Time: 4-5 hours (including freezing time)

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Ingredients:

For the Cake Base:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained

For the Ice Cream Layer:

• 1 pint vanilla ice cream (or pineapple ice cream)

For the Meringue Topping:

• 3 egg whites
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions:

1. Bake the Cake Base:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool completely, then freeze for 1 hour.

2. Prepare the Ice Cream Layer:

6. Soften the ice cream slightly, then spread it evenly over the frozen cake.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until firm.

3. Make the Meringue Topping:

8. In a clean bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
9. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract.

4. Assemble & Bake:

10. Remove cake and ice cream from the freezer. Spread meringue all over, ensuring it’s fully covered.
11. Use a spoon to create peaks and swirls on the meringue.
12. Bake in a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. (Alternative: Use a kitchen torch to brown the meringue evenly.)

5. Serve Immediately:

13. Slice and enjoy the contrast of warm meringue, cold ice cream, and soft pineapple cake! 🍍🔥

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Nutritional Values (Per Slice):

• Calories: ~320 kcal
• Carbohydrates: ~45g
• Protein: ~6g
• Fats: ~12g
• Sugar: ~30g
• Fiber: ~1g