Baked Alaska

Name: Baked Alaska
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 2 containers (1-pint), coffee ice cream; 1 cup (4 ounces/113 grams), cake flour; 1/3 cup (1 ounce/28 grams), unsweetened cocoa powder; 2/3 cup (4 2/3 ounces/132 grams), sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons, baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon, salt; 1/2 cup, vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons, water; 4 , large eggs, separated; 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces/149 grams), sugar; 1/3 cup, light corn syrup; 3 , large egg whites; 2 tablespoons, water; Pinch, salt; 1 teaspoon, vanilla extract

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By Andrea Geary ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2015, America's Test Kitchen TV

The classic cake, ice cream, and meringue combo is a science experiment you can eat. Our modern, less-sweet version is one you’ll actually enjoy.

SERVES 8

TIME 2 hours, plus 3½ hours freezing

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