Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable Version)

Celebrate graduation with a colorful board of cakes, cookies, brownies, fresh berries, and sweet garnishes.

# What You Need:

→ Cake Slices

01 - 1 loaf pound cake (9x5-inch), 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 brownies (8x8-inch pan), 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
13 - 0.25 cup assorted sprinkles

# How To Make It:

01 - Bake cakes, cookies, and brownies in advance if not using store-bought. Cool fully before slicing or portioning.
02 - Place cake slices in a fan or overlapping design along one edge of a large board. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Stack cookies in small piles, alternating varieties for visual interest.
04 - Arrange brownie squares in rows or a small heap. Dust lightly with powdered sugar as desired.
05 - Add raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels to fill remaining spaces.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies for decoration if desired.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate if preparing ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • There&aposs no need to bake everything from scratch—the magic is in the creative assembly and the mix-and-match flavors.
  • It transforms a simple dessert into a centerpiece that sparks conversation and sweet memories.
02 -
  • If you cut brownies while warm, they turn into a gooey mess you&apose stuck scraping off the knife.
  • Letting berries dry after rinsing keeps your dessert from getting soggy in spots.
03 -
  • Layering treats from tallest to flattest draws the eye—it&aposs a simple trick for professional presentation.
  • Reserve some sprinkles and powdered sugar for the last-minute touch, right before guests arrive.
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