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ANGEL FOOD CAKE ALASKA Serves: 8
1 angel food cake 1/2 gallon strawberry ice cream or 1/2 raspberry and 1/2 strawberry ice cream FOR MERINGUE: 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla
Remove the inside of angel cake leaving one inch thick sides and bottom. Fill with ice cream. Freeze until ready to use.
WHEN READY TO SERVE: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
PREPARE THE MERINGUE: In an electric beater, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar until meringue is firm. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat for 2 more minutes.
Cover cake entirely with meringue using a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tube.
Bake at 450 degrees for 1 to 2 minutes to brown. Decorate with whole berries and serve.
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