Preheat oven to 350 F

Grease and flour a 6" cake pan

In a bowl, sift the flour, salt, and baking powder

Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar for 3 minutes

Add the eggs and vanilla and mix

Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until combine. Do not overmix

Finally, with a spatula, fold in the walnuts

Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes back clean

Remove from the oven, let it cool in the mold for 10 minutes before unmolding onto a baking rack

Cool completely before assembly

Line a 6" diameter bowl with plastic wrap

Insert the ice cream in the microwave for 20 seconds or until it softens slightly. DO NOT MELT

Place the Strawberry Cheesecake layer on the bottom. Flatten with a knife or spoon

Spread the Bananas Foster ice cream on top. Flatten and freeze for 2 hours until firm

In a saucepan, pour the water and sugar together on high heat until the mixture boils

Stick a candy thermometer and cook until mixture reaches 240 F

In the meantime, place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a stand up mixer equipped with a whisk attachment. Mix on medium speed until the mixture reaches soft peaks

With the mixer running, carefully and slowly drizzle in the hot syrup over the edge of the bowl

Mix on high speed until the mixer no longer feels hot on the bottom. About 5 minutes

Add the vanilla and mix

Place the cooled walnut sponge in a cake plate

Place the frozen ice cream mixture on top

Pipe the Italian Meringue all over the cake

Torch the top and sides

Freeze until ready to serve

Enjoy!