Baked Alaska

1Ingredients

• 1 round sponge cake layer
• 1 quart ice cream (any flavor)
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp vanilla

2Instructions

1. 1

   Place cake on oven-safe plate.

2. 2

   Mound ice cream on cake; freeze until solid.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peaks.

4. 4

   Add sugar gradually; beat to stiff peaks. Add vanilla.

5. 5

   Cover ice cream completely with meringue.

6. 6

   Bake at 500°F for 3-4 minutes until golden.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.