Summer potlucks are one of the best ways to enjoy the season. These 9x13 desserts are made for moments when you need something easy while creating new memories with friends and family. They fill the whole pan with flavor without requiring any fancy steps or ingredients. If you want to show up with something that everyone will rave about, these recipes have you covered.
Cream Puff Cake
This easy cream puff cake recipe puts a twist on the usual cream puffs, transforming bite-sized treats into a beautifully layered cake perfect for your next special occasion! Layered with homemade choux pastry, vanilla pastry cream, fluffy whipped cream frosting, and a drizzle of decadent chocolate ganache, this French-style dessert is made to impress!
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Lemon Sheet Cake
This moist lemon sheet cake is the perfect way to add a burst of sunshine to your dessert table any time of the year! With a vanilla-based sponge infused with fresh lemon zest and a luscious cream cheese frosting, every bite is tangy, rich, and irresistible. Whether baking for a cozy night in or looking to impress your guests, this cake is just what you need!
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Strawberry Poke Cake
This incredibly moist and flavorful strawberry poke cake with fresh strawberries is the perfect way to add a burst of fruity flavor to your dessert table this spring or summer! With a soft vanilla sponge soaked in homemade strawberry sauce and topped with luscious Chantilly whipped topping, every bite packs an irresistible flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Chocolate Eclair Cake
This no-bake, easy chocolate eclair cake is an elegant dessert you can easily make from scratch using a few simple everyday ingredients! With layers of crunchy graham crackers, homemade diplomat cream, and decadent chocolate ganache to finish, it is simple enough to indulge in at home yet impressive enough to serve on special occasions.
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Tres Leches Cake
This easy, melt-in-your-mouth tres leches cake is the perfect dessert recipe for your next celebration! It's made with super moist vanilla sponge cake soaked in "tres leches" sauce and then topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream. After one slice, it may become your favorite dessert!
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oston Cream Poke Cake
This dreamy Boston cream poke cake transforms the classic Boston cream pie into an irresistible cake: moist vanilla cake, oozing with creamy pastry cream, and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache. Whether for an after-dinner dessert, a potluck, or a special event, this poke cake is bound to be unforgettable for anyone lucky enough to try it!
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Blueberry Heaven on Earth Cake
Layered with moist cake, a delightful blueberry pie filling, two luscious creams, and toasted almonds, this blueberry heaven-on-earth cake truly lives up to its name! Impressive enough to serve at special events yet simple enough to whip up at home when craving something sweet, this dreamy dessert is bound to be a crowd favorite!
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Strawberry Lasagna
This heavenly no bake strawberry lasagna is a great way to brighten up the dessert scene this spring or summer! Made 100% from scratch, it features an irresistible strawberry golden Oreo crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, another fresh strawberry cheesecake layer, and a fluffy whipped topping. The result is a fresh and vibrant treat perfect for picnics, potlucks, and parties!
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Carrot Sheet Cake
This super moist carrot sheet cake recipe is just the kind of dessert you need when you’re craving something sweet and flavorful. Made with a super moist carrot cake cake base and a rich vanilla cream cheese frosting, this nut-free, butter-free recipe is guaranteed to be a Spring favorite among family and friends!
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Chocolate Poke Cake
This decadent chocolate poke cake is rich, moist, and packed with real chocolate flavor in every bite! Made with a soft chocolate sponge, silky chocolate ganache filling, and chocolate whipped cream frosting on top, it's an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that's great for any occasion.
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Lemon Poke Cake
This moist lemon poke cake is the ultimate Springtime dessert you didn't know you needed! It features a tender lemon sponge base filled with a zesty lemon filling and a final touch made with a creamy homemade Chantilly cream whipped topping that will leave you licking your fingers. It's fun, fresh, flavorful, and one of the best lemon cakes you will ever try!
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Chocolate Sheet Cake
If you love all things chocolate, you may have just found heaven on earth with this moist chocolate sheet cake recipe! With a fluffy chocolate sponge base and creamy double-chocolate fudge buttercream frosting, this irresistibly decadent dessert is the perfect go-to choice. Whether baking it to enjoy at home or whipping it up for a special occasion, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Banana Pudding Lasagna
This banana pudding lasagna recipe layers the classic flavors of banana pudding into a convenient casserole, perfect for bringing to potlucks and BBQs. Made with a decadent southern-style pudding, sweetened condensed milk, and homemade whipped cream, it's the creamiest, most indulgent banana pudding lasagna.
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Snack N’ A Half
A classic Newfoundland dessert that is at all of our potlucks, and for good reason. Snack n' a half is a nostalgic icebox cake that includes cream, chocolate, and peanut butter and is ready in under 30 minutes. An icebox cake that only requires five ingredients, including peanut butter, chocolate, and cream.
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Pistachio Lush
A buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth cheesecake layer, and rich pistachio pudding all come together and are topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped topping. Pistachio lush is a no-bake dessert that brings layers of creamy, crunchy, and nutty goodness together in one irresistible bite.
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Chocolate Delight
Chocolate delight is the kind of dessert that never goes out of style! With a buttery graham cracker crust, layers of rich pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, every bite is pure indulgence. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks, holidays, or just because you’re craving something sweet.
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German Chocolate Poke Cake
This is a beautiful twist on one of my favorite cakes. Many people prefer to avoid making layer cakes, so I simplified this classic dessert without sacrificing flavor or texture. This German chocolate poke cake is one of the best cakes I have ever had. It has an incredibly fudgy and tender texture, topped with a sweet coconut pecan mixture and chocolate whipped cream.
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Passion Fruit Tiramisu
This no-bake passion fruit tiramisu is a Latin twist on the classic Italian Tiramisu recipe. It combines layers of Passion Fruit juice-soaked ladyfingers and a creamy mascarpone filling infused with rum and passion fruit, then topped with fresh fruit. The fresh fruit is optional, but I find that it adds more flavor, texture, and beauty!
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M&M Cookie Bars
M&M cookie bars are the perfect quick and easy dessert! These soft-baked, chewy bars are packed with chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms, making them the perfect fun treat for birthday parties, holidays, or any occasion. The best thing about bar cookies is that they skip the hassle of scooping and rolling cookie dough like you normally would for two dozen cookies.
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Key Lime Poke Cake
This Key lime poke cake is a hybrid of Key lime pie and cake—a mashup of two amazing desserts! Boxed cake mix is given a tangy twist with a creamy Key lime filling. This easy Key lime poke cake is light and refreshing, the perfect dessert for spring or summer.
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Homemade Peach Cobbler
This old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe uses fresh peaches tossed in a brown sugar and bourbon mixture and baked until bubbly beneath a homemade buttery dough. It’s the easiest dessert to use up the best of the season’s peaches and comes together easily for a crowd. The only problem is deciding whether to serve it with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
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