An eye-catching dessert board with cake, cookies, brownies, and colorful extras for festive celebrations.
# What You'll 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, for garnish
→ 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, for dusting
13 - 1/4 cup assorted sprinkles, optional
# Directions:
01 - Bake cakes, cookies, and brownies if desired, or use store-bought selections. Allow all freshly baked items to cool completely before slicing.
02 - Arrange sliced pound cake and lemon loaf cake on a large serving board or platter in a fanned or overlapping pattern. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Create small stacks or piles of chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies, alternating the types for color and texture contrast.
04 - Place brownie squares in neat rows or a pile, dust lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
05 - Fill empty areas of the board with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles across cakes or cookies for a festive look, if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or cover the dessert board and refrigerate if preparing ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving to optimize flavor and texture.
