Chocolate Baked Alaska
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This chocolate baked Alaska is my go to dessert when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 25 minutes of baking time, you'll have a stunning golden brown creation that looks like you've been slaving away all day. The combination of rich chocolate cake and caramelized coconut topping is absolutely irresistible, and I love that cocoa powder gives you a dose of antioxidants while delivering that deep chocolate flavor. Best of all, the ingredients are simple pantry staples, so you won't need to hunt down anything fancy or expensive.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 50unsweetened cocoa powder
- 10baking powder
- 5salt
- 150 mLunsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 120heavy cream
- 2vanilla extract
- 400semisweet chocolate chips
- 100coconut flakes
- 100granulated sugar (for caramelization)
- 50 mLunsalted butter (for caramelization)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Prepare the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the unsalted butter and mix until the batter resembles coarse crumbs. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 3
Pour the batter into a greased 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 4
Prepare the ice cream: Scoop the ice cream into a bowl and mix it lightly with a fork. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer.
Tip: Make sure the ice cream is scoopable before proceeding.
- 5
Prepare the meringue: In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites and coconut flakes until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the meringue.
- 6
Assemble the Baked Alaska: Place the cake on a serving plate, followed by a scoop of ice cream on top of the cake. Top with the meringue mixture.
Tip: Make sure the meringue is evenly spread and smooth.
- 7
Caramelize the meringue: Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the meringue in a circular motion. Alternatively, you can place the plate under a broiler for 30-45 seconds or until golden brown.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the meringue.
- 8
Serve immediately: Remove the plate from the freezer and serve immediately.
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