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or cupcakes. Cake is always a surefire hit, especially with younger crowds. Buy a cake mix from the store for an easy dessert, or try making one from scratch. Make your cake on the day of the party to ensure it stays fresh. Buy or make frosting, or top a plain vanilla cake with fresh fruit. Offer ice cream on the side. Choose a seasonal fruit for a pie that suits any time of year. Pies are best when served fresh, so make yours on the day of the party, if possible. Apple pie and pumpkin pie are great choices for fall or winter parties. For summer and spring, choose a lighter filling for your pie, like peach, lemon meringue or key lime. Cookies are great for parties with both kids and adults and are especially appropriate for big parties, since you can bake up large batches of them. Classic cookies like chocolate chip or sugar, are failsafe dessert options. Make your cookies a day in advance to save time on the day of the party. Store them in a resealable bag to ensure they stay fresh. For that gooey, just-out-of-the-oven taste, warm a plate of cookies up for 5-10 seconds in the microwave before serving. This is a great option for busy hosts who don't have time to whip up a dessert while cooking dinner. Offer chocolate and vanilla flavors and make sure you have chocolate sauce on hand. Buy extra toppings and have a do-it-yourself sundae bar. Offer chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, sprinkles, whipped cream, and fruit, such as bananas or strawberries. Set your ingredients on the table and let guests serve themselves!

Summary:
Bake a cake Bake a pie. Bake cookies. Serve ice cream.