CAKES MADE WITH YELLOW SPONGE CAKE: This is not only a spectacular dessert but also a family favourite for many years. Enjoy!

BAKED ALASKA:

 

 

 

1 piece of  ½ to 3/4-inch thick sheet of yellow sponge cake; see recipe

topping:

    2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened  

    ¼ cup sugar

    3 egg whites, room temperature                  

    pinch of salt

    1 tbsp. brandy

 

 

 

Fit sponge cake into a 9-inch pie plate. Spread ice cream on top of sponge cake, reaching the top of the pie dish. Smooth out and level the top. Wrap well with plastic wrap and foil and transfer to the freezer. Freeze until firm before using.

 

Preheat oven to 470 degrees F.  Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy, add ¼ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, and continue beating until stiff and dry.

 

Remove ice cream cake from freezer. Spread egg whites over the cake and transfer it to hot oven. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, take care to watch carefully so as not to brown the meringue too much.

 

Remove from oven right away. Warm brandy and pour over cake. Ignite into flame to serve.