Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Cake Recipe
Wednesday April 29, 2009
With all of the elements of a Southern mint julep cocktail, this cake is perfect for Kentucky Derby Day. The rich pound cake has a white chocolate ganache frosting with a light mint flavor to complement the Bourbon butter sauce infused in the cake. Don't wait for Kentucky Derby Day to make this cake. Even without the bourbon butter sauce and/or creme de menthe frosting, the cake will shine with a simple dusting of powdered sugar. May also be made as a sheet cake.
• Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Cake Recipe
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Comments
I did bake this cake, and it was absolutely delicious. There was only one problem. It should have been mentioned that it has to completely cool before you take it out of the pan.Mine didn’t and because it is so delicate ripped apart in the middle. Such a shame.
The directions clearly state: “Let cake cool to room temperature in the pan before removing.” Sorry you missed that instruction.
Peggy
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