In this episode Anomaly tells the sweet and twisty tale of the classic dessert: Baked Alaska.  Who knew a state would have its own special birthday cake?  Who invented it?  It’s hot, it’s cold.  How in the heck does it even work?  Find out the answer to these questions and more as we explore the origins of our 49th state and this unique dessert.  

Sources:

Library of Congress

Wikipedia

Smithsonianmag.com: There Are Two Versions of the Story of How the U.S. Purchased Alaska From Russia

Theculturetrip.com: A Brief History of Baked Alaska

Foodicles.com

Mirror.co.uk: August 2014, The GBBO Row and the Physics Behind Baked Alaska