A brilliant spread of cake, cookies, brownie bites, and berries for joyous graduation parties.
# 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, for garnish
→ Cookies
04 - 12 chocolate chip cookies
05 - 12 sugar cookies
06 - 12 oatmeal raisin cookies
→ Brownie Bites
07 - 1 batch brownies (from 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)
# Directions:
01 - Bake cakes, cookies, and brownies from scratch as needed, following chosen recipes. Let all items cool fully before slicing or cutting into portions.
02 - Arrange sliced pound cake and lemon loaf in a fan or overlapping pattern on a large serving board. Garnish attractively with sliced strawberries.
03 - Organize chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in small mounds or stacks for appealing variety.
04 - Arrange brownie bites in neat rows or a small pile on the board. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
05 - Fill empty areas with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels to complete the presentation.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies for a festive touch, as desired.
07 - Serve immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate if assembling in advance. Bring board to room temperature prior to serving.
