There are few things more iconic, colorful, or joyful than a birthday cake. It’s the quintessential dessert found at every party, and it’s certainly a treat that’s hard to beat. However, what if we told you that you could create that same, delicious experience with an entire spread of tasty, cake-related treats that would effortlessly impress all your party guests? Get ready to take your birthday celebrations to a whole new level of sweetness and creativity with a Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board.
A Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board is a stunning display of cake roll slices, cookies, candies, popcorn balls, and more all arranged on a gorgeous wooden board for maximum visual appeal. Not only is it a feast for the eyes, it’s an opportunity to showcase your creativity! From selecting the perfect flavors and arranging the treats with precision and flair, you’ll get to show off your culinary skills and introduce your guests to a new way of enjoying a classic dessert that will leave them in awe.
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Summer Charcuterie Board
Summer entertaining would not be complete without a beautiful charcuterie board to share with family and friends. Take the best produce the season has to offer and all its vibrant colors and pile it high alongside a variety of cheeses and desserts. It’ll quickly become your go-to appetizer for all summer get togethers.
Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
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What You’ll Need
- To make the popcorn balls, you’ll need a heavy saucepan, large mixing bowl, and wax paper.
- You’ll need a large charcuterie board that is big enough to fit all the food items you plan to present. The board doesn’t need to be fancy or special; even a simple cutting board will work.
- Have a variety of small bowls available to place your candies in. Adding a few dishes to your Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board also helps to add a little height and dimension to your board which makes it more visually appealing to your guest.
Storage Information
It all depends on what you choose to include on your Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board. Candies are easy to store; you can just put them back in the container they came in. The popcorn balls should be wrapped, individually, in wax paper and placed in an airtight container. Store for up to one week at room temperature. Any remaining cake roll slices can be placed back in the clamshell your cake roll came in. Store them in the refrigerator.
Tips for Making a Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board
- Choose items with a variety of flavors, textures, and colors. This will allow your board to be enjoyed by the greatest number of people while also making it appear fun and vibrant.
- To help balance your board, avoid putting similar items next to each other. For instance, put your two types of cake rolls on opposite sides of the board. Also, try to spread your bowls out instead of grouping them together in the center of the board. This will allow you to build more contrast in color and texture.
- Feel free to move and adjust items as you go. Tweak and alter the placement of items as you add more to your board until you achieve the look you want. Also, keep in mind that you can have items slightly hanging over the edge of the board to achieve a more natural and effortless look.
Design Your Own Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Charcuterie Board
- 1 Dutch Apron® Bakery Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll
- 1 Dutch Apron Bakery Chocolate Crème Cake Roll
- Bubblegum tape
- Frosted sugar cookies
- Colored chocolate candies
- Sprinkles
- Rainbow marshmallows
- Cotton candy
- Popcorn balls
- Popcorn Balls
- 1 c. white corn syrup
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 pkg. (3 oz.) Jell-O gelatin, any flavor
- 9 c. popcorn, popped
Instructions
- Start by making the popcorn balls. First, mix the white corn syrup, sugar, and gelatin in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the gelatin and sugar are dissolved.
- Place your popped popcorn in a large bowl. Pour the mixture from the saucepan over the popcorn. Mix well.
- Wet your hands under cold water and shake off any excess. Then, work quickly to form the popcorn balls.
- Place the finished balls on wax paper and let cool.
- Next, cut your cake rolls. Each slice should be about ½-inch wide.
- Then, take your bubblegum tape and cut it into 6-inch pieces. Curl the pieces around your finger to make them look like party ribbons. We made about 6 of these for our board.
- Grab your charcuterie board. Start by adding the small bowls you filled with candies, marshmallows, and sprinkles. Dishes help to anchor the board and give it structure, so it’s important they go on first.
- Add your larger dessert items: frosted sugar cookies, cake roll slices, and popcorn balls. Place them at various spots around the board. You’ll want at least a few on each side to ensure your board is balanced.
- Fill in the gaps with your smaller items: bubblegum tape, cotton candy, and any remaining chocolates or candies.
The Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board is an indulgent collection of flavors, textures, and colors. Each one comes together to create a gorgeous centerpiece that is sure to steal the spotlight at your next celebration. If you’ve never assembled a charcuterie board before, don’t worry! It’s easier than you think. With a little bit of planning, preparation, and imagination, you’re sure to have a show-stopping, birthday spread in no time.
