Recipe of Baked Alaska

Ingredients

• 1 sponge cake (homemade or store-bought)
• 500g of your favorite ice cream
• 4 egg whites
• 200g sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Slice the sponge cake into four equal rounds and place them on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Place a scoop of ice cream on top of each cake round and spread it evenly to match the shape of the cake.

3. 3

   Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up the ice cream.

4. 4

   In the meantime, preheat your oven to the highest broil setting.

5. 5

   In a clean, dry bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.

6. 6

   Gradually add the sugar and continue whipping until you have stiff, glossy peaks. Mix in the vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Remove the cake and ice cream from the freezer and quickly cover each with the meringue, making sure there are no gaps.

8. 8

   Place the Baked Alaska in the oven under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown. Watch it carefully, as it can brown quickly.

9. 9

   Serve immediately and enjoy your Baked Alaska before the ice cream melts!