Grad Party Dessert Board (Print)

Share cakes, cookies, and brownies for a festive graduation celebration. Customizable with garnish and sweet extras.

# What You Need:

→ Cake Slices

01 - 1 loaf (9x5-inch) pound cake, sliced
02 - 1 loaf lemon loaf cake, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

→ Cookies

04 - 12 chocolate chip cookies
05 - 12 sugar cookies
06 - 12 oatmeal raisin cookies

→ Brownie Bites

07 - 1 batch (8x8-inch pan) brownies, cut into 1-inch squares

→ Extras & Garnishes

08 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
09 - 1/2 cup blueberries
10 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
11 - 1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
12 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1/4 cup assorted sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - If baking cakes, cookies, or brownies, bake them in advance and allow to cool completely before slicing or cutting into individual portions.
02 - On a large serving board or platter, arrange the sliced pound cake and lemon loaf cake in a fan or overlapping pattern. Garnish with sliced strawberries for visual appeal.
03 - Stack or pile the chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in alternating groupings to create decorative clusters.
04 - Arrange the brownie bites in rows or a compact pile. Lightly dust with powdered sugar for added presentation.
05 - Fill gaps on the board with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
06 - Sprinkle assorted sprinkles over cakes and cookies to add festive color, if desired.
07 - Serve immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate the board if assembling in advance. Bring to room temperature before offering for optimal flavor.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It's the easiest way to create a showstopping dessert spread with minimal stress—the secret is letting store-bought items shine beside homemade touches.
  • Everyone gets something they love, from chewy brownies to crisp cookies, making it a guaranteed party favorite.
02 -
  • Never stack warm cookies or brownies on the board—they'll sweat and turn mushy fast.
  • Arranging by color and texture makes the board gorgeous, and leaving spaces prevents items from sticking together.
03 -
  • Let store-bought and homemade treats mingle; the mix creates excitement and saves time.
  • Watch out for condensation when refrigerating—a paper towel under berries keeps things fresh.
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