Colorful cake, cookie, and brownie board enhances graduation festivities with a mix of sweet treats and fresh fruit.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cake Slices
01 - 1 loaf (9 x 5-inch) pound cake, sliced
02 - 1 loaf lemon loaf cake, sliced
03 - 0.5 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 8 x 8-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, for dusting
13 - 0.25 cup assorted sprinkles, optional
# How to Prepare:
01 - If baking cakes, cookies, or brownies from scratch, bake each component according to standard recipes and allow them to cool fully before slicing or portioning.
02 - Place sliced pound cake and lemon loaf cake in a fan or overlapping pattern along one edge of a large board. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Stack chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in alternate piles for visual appeal.
04 - Set brownie squares in rows or a compact pile. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
05 - Fill in empty spaces with raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies for a festive touch if preferred.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate assembled board. Allow to return to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
