Toffee Baked Alaska
Prep
30 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A show-stopping dessert with layers of toffee, cake, and ice cream, finished with a caramelized sugar crust.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(softened)
- 500 gcaster sugar(for toffee)
- 150 ggolden syrup(for toffee)
- 4egg yolks
- 150 gplain flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 200 gbuttercream frosting
- 250 gsalted ice cream
- 100 galmonds
- 200 ggranulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Make the toffee by combining sugar, golden syrup, and 50g of butter in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- 3
Remove the toffee from the heat and stir in the softened butter until it has melted.
- 4
Pour the toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin layer.
- 5
Make the cake by combining flour, baking powder, and 50g of butter in a bowl. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, and mix until the batter is smooth.
- 6
Pour the cake batter over the toffee layer and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake the cake for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
- 8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
- 9
Scoop the salted ice cream into balls and place them on top of the cake.
Tip: Use a fork to create a decorative pattern on top of the ice cream.
- 10
Sprinkle the almonds and granulated sugar over the top of the ice cream.
- 11
Place the cake under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar is caramelized.
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