Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable Version)

A colorful board with cakes, cookies, brownies, berries, and treats for festive graduation celebrations.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - If making cakes, cookies, or brownies from scratch, bake each item according to its respective recipe. Allow baked goods to cool completely before slicing or cutting into portions.
02 - Arrange pound cake and lemon loaf cake slices in a fanned or overlapping pattern along one edge of a large serving board. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Stack chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in alternating groups for visual variety and easy access.
04 - Organize brownie squares in neat rows or piles on the board. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
05 - Fill empty spaces with raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels. Distribute assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies to enhance festivity.
06 - Present immediately, or cover and refrigerate until needed. Allow platter to reach room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This board turns simple desserts into a showstopper centerpiece that sparks conversation.
  • You can customize every component for picky eaters or adventurous guests, and nobody leaves unsatisfied.
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  • Don't try to arrange marshmallows until the end—they melt or get sticky fast if left near moist fruit.
  • Let your brownies cool completely before cutting or you'll end up with crumbly, stick-to-the-knife squares.
03 -
  • Use an offset spatula for neat cake and brownie slices—so much easier than a chef's knife.
  • Chill the board until just before serving to preserve moisture in cakes and cookies.
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