Coffee Baked Alaska with Mocha Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
3%
Coffee Baked Alaska with Mocha Sauce
45 min.
8
615kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that combines the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate into a stunning dessert masterpiece: Coffee Baked Alaska with Mocha Sauce! This innovative take on the classic Baked Alaska not only satisfies your sweet tooth but does so while adhering to gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP dietary preferences.

Imagine a luscious layer of coffee ice cream nestled within a soft pound cake, all enveloped in a cloud of fluffy meringue. As you slice into this incredible dessert, you’ll find yourself captivated by the creamy textures and robust coffee notes. Topped off with a warm mocha sauce that boasts an irresistibly rich chocolate flavor, each bite of this elegant treat is a celebration of taste sensations.

Perfect for entertaining guests or simply indulging on a cozy evening at home, this Coffee Baked Alaska is not only impressive in presentation but is also surprisingly easy to prepare. Take a step into the world of gourmet desserts and experience how simple ingredients can come together to create a show-stopping dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress at your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons rum / brandy / coffee liqueur 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • large egg whites 
  • quart coffee ice cream softened
  • 10.8 ounce round cake frozen
  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1.5 cups freshly strong coffee brewed
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • loaf pan

Directions

  1. Line 9x5x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang. Spoon ice cream into prepared pan, spreading evenly and smoothing top.
  2. Cut cake horizontally in half. Arrange 1 cake piece, cut side down, atop ice cream and against 1 corner of pan.
  3. Cut remaining cake piece into strips and arrange in pan to cover ice cream completely. Cover with overhanging plastic and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
  4. Uncover cake. Invert onto metal or other ovenproof platter. Freeze while preparing meringue. Beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy.
  5. Add cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form. Beat in liqueur. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
  6. Spread meringue over cake, covering cake completely and sealing meringue to platter. Freeze overnight.
  7. Combine coffee and semisweet chocolate in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture is smooth. Increase heat to medium. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in coffee liqueur. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep cake frozen. Cover sauce and refrigerate; rewarm sauce over medium-low heat before serving.)
  8. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500°F for 20 minutes.
  9. Bake dessert until meringue is lightly browned and just set, about 3 minutes.
  10. Cut baked Alaska into slices; arrange on plates. Spoon warm sauce around dessert and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories615kcal
Protein6.7%
Fat40.86%
Carbs52.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.39
Glycemic Load
22.34
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.205652200657%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:614.74kcal
30.74%
Fat:27.69g
42.6%
Saturated Fat:16.15g
100.93%
Carbohydrates:79.96g
26.65%
Net Carbohydrates:76.11g
27.68%
Sugar:62.26g
69.17%
Cholesterol:93.03mg
31.01%
Sodium:364.22mg
15.84%
Alcohol:0.81g
100%
Alcohol %:0.39%
100%
Caffeine:48.25mg
16.08%
Protein:10.22g
20.44%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30.09%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.58%
Phosphorus:272.35mg
27.23%
Copper:0.5mg
24.93%
Magnesium:86.27mg
21.57%
Calcium:202.19mg
20.22%
Iron:3.41mg
18.93%
Selenium:11.92µg
17.03%
Fiber:3.85g
15.41%
Potassium:538.35mg
15.38%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.1%
Vitamin A:574.4IU
11.49%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.2%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.62%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.52%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.36%
Folate:25.37µg
6.34%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.5%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.4%
Vitamin K:3.03µg
2.88%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.09%
Source:Epicurious