I made Cherries Jubilee to celebrate my son's birthday. With the extended family surrounding the table to sing "Happy Birthday", a bowl of pound cake with ice cream and flaming Cherries Jubilee was as dramatic and festive as any iced layer cake with candles. As I explained to everyone before we dimmed the lights and ignited the liquor, I have very fond memories of my sister's 21st birthday (eons ago) at a lovely beach-side restaurant where Cherries Jubilee was made and flambeed at the table. Originally made to honor the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign, it is truly a celebratory dessert. It will make anyone feel special. - Waverly

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