BOMBE Alaska: Cake + Ice Cream + Swiss Meringue

sponge cake

🥗Healthier: angel food cake

💰Cheaper: pound cake

Angel food cake is lower in fat and calories.

ice cream

🥗Healthier: sorbet

💰Cheaper: frozen yogurt

Sorbet is dairy-free and lighter.

meringue

🥗Healthier: aquafaba meringue

💰Cheaper: store-bought meringue

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative made from chickpea water.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener.

Prepare sponge cake by baking in a round pan until golden and cool completely.

Layer ice cream on top of the cooled sponge cake and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form and glossy.

Spread meringue over the ice cream layer, sealing the edges.

Preheat the oven to broil.

Place the assembled cake under the broiler until the meringue is golden, about 1-2 minutes.

Serve immediately after broiling.

Cooking Techniques

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