Grad Party Dessert Board (Print Version)

A colorful platter of cakes, cookies, and brownies ideal for sharing at festive graduation celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Cake Slices

01 - 1 loaf (9x5-inch) pound cake, sliced
02 - 1 loaf lemon loaf cake, sliced
03 - 0.5 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 - 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
09 - 0.5 cup blueberries
10 - 0.5 cup mini marshmallows
11 - 0.5 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
12 - 0.25 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
13 - 0.25 cup assorted sprinkles, optional

# How To Make:

01 - Bake cakes, cookies, and brownies in advance as needed. Allow baked goods to cool completely before slicing.
02 - Position sliced pound cake and lemon loaf cake in an overlapping fan pattern along one edge of a large serving board. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Stack chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in alternating piles for visual contrast.
04 - Arrange brownie squares in rows or a compact mound. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
05 - Fill spaces on the board with raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles over cakes and cookies as desired for a festive touch.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate assembled board. Allow to reach room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to mix and match all your favorite treats as if decorating a celebration canvas.
  • It's a guaranteed conversation starter that encourages sharing and togetherness.
02 -
  • If you rush the cooling process, brownies and cookies can crumble or stick and ruin your neat rows.
  • Grouping fruits and marshmallows keeps cookies from turning soggy—a placement trick learned after a few mushy mishaps.
03 -
  • Never slice cakes or brownies while warm—the clean edges and shapes make all the difference in presentation.
  • Always taste test a cookie before serving, so you know exactly what your guests will enjoy.
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