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Kentucky derby desserts

Discover Pinterest’s 10 best ideas and inspiration for Kentucky derby desserts. Get inspired and try out new things.
Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake

7 · 75 minutes · Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake is a wonderfully moist and buttery cake. Once baked, the cake is drizzled with a sugary bourbon glaze. It's like a bourbon version of rum cake. Perfect for celebrating Derby Day.

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 4 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 2/3 tbsp Vanilla
Dairy
  • 1 1/3 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Buttermilk, whole
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon
Liquids
  • 1 tbsp Water
Celebrating the Derby with these simple and delicious Kentucky Derby Bars. Much like Derby Pie, these bars are packed with traditional elements like butter, eggs, pecans, and of course, chocolate.

29 · 45 minutes · Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with these easy and delicious Kentucky Derby Bars. Much like Derby Pie, these bars are packed with traditional elements like butter, eggs, pecans, and chocolate!

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 4 Eggs, large
Condiments
  • 1 cup Corn syrup, dark
Baking & Spices
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips, semisweet
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Nuts & Seeds
  • 2 cups Pecans
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Butter, unsalted
Super Simple Butter Pound Cake | The Fresh Cooky

37 · 30 minutes · This Kentucky Butter Cake is simply delicious and ridiculously easy! You can’t mess it up! Rich buttery pound cake drenched in a vanilla sauce and if desired, served with Vanilla Bourbon Caramel sauce.

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 4 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 3/4 cups Sugar
  • 1 2/3 tbsp Vanilla
Dairy
  • 1 1/3 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
Liquids
  • 2 tbsp Water
Host a viewing party featuring this menu of Derby Bars and other Kentucky-inspired foods to get everyone in the spirit to cheer on their favorite horse. Get more great traditional Southern recipes and more by ordering your subscription of Cooking with Paula Deen today!

2 · Makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 4 Eggs, large
Condiments
  • 1 cup Corn syrup, dark
Baking & Spices
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup Chocolate morsels, semisweet
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Nuts & Seeds
  • 2 cups Pecans
Dairy
  • 1 cup Butter
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 2 tbsp Bourbon
Derby Bourbon Cheesecake Bites

derby bourbon cheesecake bites are creamy cheesecake, bourbon, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips mixed to make the ultimate Derby party dessert!

Kentucky Bourbon Balls | Chica and Jo

36 · 60 minutes · Make traditional Kentucky bourbon balls with a few simple ingredients and steps.

Ingredients

Baking & Spices
  • 14 oz Chocolate
  • 2 lbs Confectioners sugar
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 Pecan, halves
  • 2 cups Pecans
Dairy
  • 8 oz Butter
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/2 cup Kentucky bourbon
Kentucky Derby Pie Recipe (with bourbon)

The Kentucky Derby Pie is a classic southern dessert dish that's sure to impress any crowd. Filled with chocolate, pecans, and a splash of bourbon, this delightful treat is sure to bring the flavor of

Kentucky Derby Appetizers, Drinks, Desserts | The Fresh Cooky

More than 16 delicious Kentucky Derby Bourbon Inspired recipes; from delicious appetizers, delectable drinks to sweet desserts all perfect for your Kentucky Derby party planning.

Mint Julep Cupcakes | If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

11 · 38 minutes · Mint julep cupcakes uses Kentucky Bourbon and crème de menthe liquor just like the Kentucky Derby cocktail!

Ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 2 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
  • 1 1/3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Mint extract
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 tsp Vanilla extract
Dairy
  • 1 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Whole or low-fat milk
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 2 tbsp Bourbon
  • 4 tbsp Creme de menthe
  • 1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon

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Frozen Mint Julep is a refreshing cocktail made with homemade mint simple syrup and bourbon. It wouldn’t be a Kentucky Derby party without a mint julep! Here is a fun twist on a classic cocktail that will set your party apart from every other Derby party. So put on your Derby hat and get mixing! Don't forget to garnish your julep with mint leaves for an elegant drink.