When : Always March 5th
" Multiple Personality Day is an opportunity to get in touch with yourselves. Someone with a split personality has two personalities. Someone with multiple personalities has more than two personalities. Its a psychological disorder that we hope none of our readers have. When you wish someone 'Happy Multiple Personalty Day', you may need to do so multiple times, once for each personality. "
~ 'Multiple Personality' Rose
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COFFEE BAKED ALASKA with MOCHA SAUCE
~ A newer twist on and old 'multiple personality (hot & cold)' yummy '50s favorite, perfect for this crazy 'multiple personality' month of March. (Bon Appetit 1999)
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CAKE
1 quart softened coffee ice cream
1 (10.75 oz.) frozen pound cake
4 large room temperature egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. coffee liqueur (like Kahlua)
1/3 cup sugar
SAUCE
1 1/2 cups freshly brewed strong coffee
10 oz. chopped semisweet chocolate
2 Tbsp. coffee liqueur
- CAKE: Line 9x5x2 1/2 inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang. Spoon ice cream into prepared pan, spreading evenly and smoothing top. Cut cake horizontally in half. Arrange 1 cake piece, cut side down, atop ice cream and against 1 corner of pan. 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).
- Uncover cake. Invert onto metal or ovenproof platter. Freeze while preparing meringue.
- Beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Beat in liqueur. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread meringue over cake, covering cake completely and sealing meringue to platter. Freeze overnight.
- SAUCE: Combine coffee and semisweet chocolate n heavy saucepan. Stir over medium-low hear 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 over medium-low heat before serving.)
- Position rack in center of oven. Preheat to 500-degrees for 20 minutes.
- Bake dessert until meringue is lightly browned and just set, about 3 minutes. Cut baked Alaska into slices and arrange on plates. Spoon warm sauce around dessert and serve. (6-8 servings)
Comments
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Cat
Your recipe sounds absolutely delicious and we will be happy to try it.
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I was always going to write a book on cooking, but have not yet gotten around to it. I may make this recipe for Easter.