
Somehow, a themed cake makes the party. People will lick their lips at any delicious
dessert, but the wonderfully thematic cake will be talked about afterwards.
This past weekend TeamSugar member
eclaireassuch held a
Kentucky Derby Party and created a fantastic cake to go along with it.

Let the official Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs poster inspire the look for your
Kentucky Derby party. First cover the dining table in a simple white cloth. Next add splashes of color with the accessories.

The mint julep — a refreshing mint whiskey cocktail — is the official drink of the
Kentucky Derby. Naturally, one should offer guests the potent concoction at a
watching party. This classic recipe features a mint-infused simple syrup so don't wait until the last minute to make it.

If you weren't keen on serving a
buttermilk pie at your
Kentucky Derby party — although I'm not sure why you wouldn't be! — then try these
Mint Julep Cupcakes instead. Just don't suck up the frosting with the straw!

Keeping up with the Southern style
dinner menu, serve guests a classic down home dessert at your
Kentucky Derby party. A buttermilk pie has a creamy, buttery filling with a slight tang from fresh lemon juice. It's a humble, but incredibly delicious dessert.