Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable)

A dazzling assortment of cakes, cookies, and brownie bites ideal for group celebrations 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

→ 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

# Method:

01 - If baking any cakes, cookies, or brownies from scratch, prepare each item according to its standard method and bake. Allow all baked components to cool fully before slicing.
02 - Lay the sliced pound cake and lemon loaf cake along one edge of the serving board in a fanned or overlapping design. Garnish with sliced strawberries for color and freshness.
03 - Stack chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in alternating piles or clusters across the board to create visual variety.
04 - Set brownie squares in neat rows or a small mound. Lightly dust with powdered sugar for a decorative touch, if desired.
05 - Fill empty spaces with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels. Use small bowls as needed for loose toppings.
06 - Sprinkle assorted sprinkles over the cakes and cookies to add festivity and color as desired.
07 - Serve the dessert board immediately. If assembling in advance, cover and refrigerate, then allow to come to room temperature before serving for optimal taste.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The variety keeps everyone guessing and reaching for seconds; secret: you can sneak in your favorites and nobody will notice.
  • The board looks impressive with minimal effort, making you look like you&039;ve spent all day baking (even if you haven&039;t).
02 -
  • I once overloaded the board with juicy berries and ended up with soggy cakes; always dry fruits thoroughly.
03 -
  • Don&039;t overcrowd the board—leaving some space makes grabbing treats easier and prettier.
  • Hidden extra: stash a handful of chocolate-covered pretzels under the cookies for surprise crunch.
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