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The bourbon softens with the addition of the butter and sugar, which makes the cake such a delight on its own, with coffee or even with a mint julep. (Need a good mint julep recipe? Learn from the experts.) Keep this recipe in your back pocket, because a Kentucky Derby bourbon cake is sure to impress, however you decide to celebrate.
Assemble the Derby Cake: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake, and sprinkle evenly with candied walnuts. Place the chocolate chips in a glass measuring cup, and microwave on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted and smooth. Let stand until cool but still pourable, about 5 minutes.
Feel like you’re at Churchill Downs with these fun and festive Kentucky Derby desserts. Full of pecans, chocolate, bourbon and more, these amazing recipes are worthy of the Triple Crown! At the last minute, I frantically came up with this treat for a holiday tea.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter, sugar and bourbon on low heat until the butter and sugar have melted. Remove from heat. Once your Kentucky bourbon cake is done baking, remove it from the oven, but leave the cake in the pan.
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