Baked Alaska

* Exported from MasterCook *

Baked Alaska

Recipe By : Farewell to Fat, Richard Simmons, page 172
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:37
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 box angel food cake mix
4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 scoops reduced-fat Neapolitan ice cream
--well frozen
fresh whole strawberries -- for garnish
--optional

AHEAD OF TIME:
1. Preheat oven to 350 oF. Line two 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pans with
parchment paper or foil. Set aside. Prepare cake mix according to package
directions. Pour batter into each prepared pan, spreading evenly.

2. Bake one pan at a time on middle oven rack for 12 to 14 minutes, until
top of cake is crusty and dry. Loosen edges with spatula and immediately
invert cakes onto wire racks. Cool. Freeze one cake for other desserts,
such as sundaes with frozen yogurt and fresh fruit.

3. Using biscuit cutter or kitchen shears, cut out 6 circles, about 3 1/2
inches in diameter, for the one cake. Remove scraps.

4. In deep, narrow-based bowl, bring egg whites to room temperature. Using
electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Continue beating while adding sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until
stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Set meringue aside.

JUST BEFORE SERVING:

5. Preheat oven to 500 oF. Assemble Alaskas: Center frozen scoop of ice
cream on each angle-food cake base. There should be 1/2 inch of cake border
around base of ice cream.

6. Spoon meringue over each portion of ice cream, dividing evenly. Working
quickly, use spatula to completely enclose ice cream with meringue. Be
careful to seal all edges. Meringue should be about 1/2 inch thick to meet
with edge of cake. Swirl peaks on top. Use wide spatula to carefully lift
and place Alaskas a few inches apart on large baking sheet.

7. Bake 3 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Garnish with
strawberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrient Value Per Serving
316 calories, 8 g protein, 5 g fat (14%fat), 60 g carbohydrate, 290 mg
sodium, 20 mg cholesterol.

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