Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable)

A vibrant board with cakes, cookies, brownies, and berries—perfect for gatherings and festive occasions.

# What You'll 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, for garnish

→ Cookies

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

→ Brownie Bites

07 - 1 batch brownies baked in an 8x8-inch pan, 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, for dusting
13 - 1/4 cup assorted sprinkles, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - If baking cakes, cookies, or brownies from scratch, complete all baking and allow components to cool fully before cutting into desired portions.
02 - On a large serving board or platter, arrange the pound cake and lemon loaf cake slices in a fan or overlapping pattern along one edge. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Stack or pile each variety of cookies in small clusters, alternating types to enhance presentation.
04 - Arrange the brownie squares in uniform rows or a small pile. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, if preferred.
05 - Fill in remaining spaces with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles across cakes or cookies for a festive touch, as desired.
07 - Serve immediately after assembly, or cover and refrigerate for later. Bring to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Packing the board with cake slices, cookies, and brownies is a secret shortcut to impressing without much prep.
  • Everyone can pick their favorite, which means there's never a crumb wasted.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the board makes grabbing treats tricky—leave some breathing space.
  • Let cakes cool completely before slicing; otherwise, they crumble and make it harder to arrange neatly.
03 -
  • If slicing cakes or brownies, chill them briefly to get cleaner edges and keep crumbs at bay.
  • Let guests serve themselves—it keeps the mood light and everyone engaged.
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