Rose Cake - Kentucky Derby Weekend!

It was certainly an eventful weekend for festive folks like us.  The Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo in one weekend?  And they are both holidays that revolve largely around food and drink.  Yes and yes, please!

We get very into Derby Day for two Pennsylvania yanks.  We like the tradition, the pageantry, and the competition of who can pick the winning horses throughout the day.  Hubs and I hosted a party to mark the occasion and I knew right away I wanted to make a red Rose cake as the most literal interpretation of the "Run for the Roses".  This style of cake decorating has been everywhere around the web as of late, and I made it once before successfully for Mother's Day so I was pretty comfortable with the technique.  There is something very impressive and classic about the presentation, and it is surprisingly easy to do.

You can use a Wilton 1M or 2D tip.  Start in the middle of where you want your first rose, and pipe in an outward circle.  All you have to do is repeat until your cake is covered!  If you want a more in-depth tutorial on how to make your own rose cake, i am baker has a great one you can find here.

 

We also enjoyed some traditional Benedictine sandwiches and these Pecan Pie Truffles with a healthy dose of bourbon as our spin on Derby Pies.  Everything was delicious and Greg picked the winning horse... all in all a great day!