MaryJane, if you are scared to flambe, try this, which is probably easier with a mini-alaska anyway. Make sure the meringue top is rounded, not peaked, at the top, with enough of a flat spot to hold a sugar cube. Soak the cube with some high-proof alcohol (rum, for instance) and set atop the cake. With a long match, ignite the soaked sugar cube. Not as dramatic as a flambe, but you'll get a small flame to go with your small cake. OH, thank you so much! I've seen the sugar cube thing done before, but never thought to use it that way. I really appreciate it! ~ MaryJane

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