Baked Alaska Day

Baked Alaska Day is February 1st

Baked Alaska is a delicious dessert that mixes sponge cake with ice cream and meringue topping that is then baked. If you have never tried a Baked Alaska before, this is the day to try it and if you already love it, this is an excuse to enjoy it! 

History

Back In 1867, there was an earnest debate over the potential purchase of the Alaskan territory from Russia. Charles Ranhofer, a chef who worked at the famous Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City, was notoriously known for naming dishes after famous people and events. Taking advantage of the heated controversy surrounding the purchase in the frozen north, the title, “Baked Alaska” seemed to have fit the bill. It was cold, nearly frozen and quickly toasted in a hot oven before serving. 

How To Celebrate Baked Alaska Day

Order up some Baked Alaska at a local restaurant if available or try your hand at making various Baked Alaska recipes. 

This holiday can bring people together as they discover or celebrate quite the amazing sweet dessert by sharing or baking this lesser known recipe among family and friends.

Ways to share Baked Alaska Day on social media

• Using #NationalBakedAlaskaDay on a post, share a pic of yourself enjoying an order of a Baked Alaska wherever you can find one
• Encourage followers to share where they can find a local restaurant that serves Baked Alaska
• Post various recipes of Baked Alaska and encourage followers to do the same
• Host a poll on your page asking which of your followers like Baked Alaska or not
• Share how you discovered a Baked Alaska for the first time