Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable)

A colorful board with cakes, cookies, brownies, and berries, ideal for gatherings at graduation parties.

# What Goes In:

→ Cake Slices

01 - 1 loaf pound cake (9x5-inch), 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 brownies (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
13 - 1/4 cup assorted sprinkles

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare cakes, cookies, and brownies in advance if baking from scratch. Let all components cool completely before slicing or portioning.
02 - On a large serving board, position the sliced pound cake and lemon cake in a fan or overlapping pattern along one edge. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Stack the chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in small alternating piles for visual contrast.
04 - Place brownie bites in neat rows or piles. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies for a festive touch, if desired.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate if preparing ahead. Allow board to reach room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can tailor the board to anyone's sweet tooth or dietary needs—just swap in favorites and it stays fun.
  • People love the freedom to mingle and snack without a plate or fork, making dessert feel as lively as the celebration itself.
02 -
  • If cakes or brownies aren't cooled enough before cutting, they tear and make the board look messy—a mistake I learned after hurrying once.
  • Leaving space between piles makes grabbing treats easy and prevents finger smudges from dessert to dessert.
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  • Use an offset spatula to slice cakes and brownies—cuts are cleaner and stacking is easier.
  • Let guests know which treats contain nuts or gluten—handwritten cards work wonders.
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