Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable)

Create a colorful dessert board of cake, cookies, brownies, and berries—perfect for festive graduation celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - If preparing cakes, cookies, or brownies from scratch, bake each item according to its recipe and allow to cool fully before slicing or cutting into individual portions.
02 - On a large serving board or platter, fan or overlap the cake slices along one edge. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries for visual appeal.
03 - Organize the cookies in small piles, alternating types to highlight variety and maximize presentation.
04 - Place brownie bites in neat rows or clusters, dusting lightly with powdered sugar as desired.
05 - Fill any open spaces with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels for balance and texture.
06 - Finish by sprinkling assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies to enhance celebration theme, if desired.
07 - Present immediately, or cover and refrigerate if assembling ahead of time. Allow to return to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dessert board turns even store-bought treats into a party showstopper with minimal effort.
  • It lets you customize every piece, so everyone gets their favorite bite.
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  • If you rush the cooling process, cakes and brownies will stick and crumble—I learned that the sticky way!
  • Don&apost forget flavor balance—using fresh fruit and a mix of cookie types keeps the board from feeling too heavy.
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  • Chill brownie bites before slicing—this gives cleaner cuts and less stickiness.
  • Arrange treats so each flavor is reachable from different sides—it prevents crowding and makes sharing smoother.
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