When you need dessert for a crowd, nothing beats a 9x13 pan. These recipes keep things simple while serving up flavors everyone will love. They are easy to bake, easy to share, and always a hit at gatherings. Find and enjoy 9x13 desserts that keep gatherings sweet and stress-free.
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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Boston 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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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 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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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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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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Banana Bars
These banana bars have the delicious moist texture of your favorite banana cake, but in bar form! Topped with cream cheese frosting, they’re a total family favorite. The great thing about baking is that the browner the banana, the better the flavor! So those bananas you forgot about in your fruit bowl? The ones looking way too overripe to enjoy?
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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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Cherry Slab Pie
This cherry slab pie is a fruity, feel-good dessert that’s perfect for sharing—if you can part with a slice! It’s sweet, tangy, and wrapped in golden, flaky goodness. With a double crust, juicy cherry filling, a splash of lemon, and a pretty lattice top sprinkled with coarse sugar, it’s as tasty as it is beautiful.
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Pistachio Tiramisu
This Sicilian-inspired twist on the classic Italian treat combines coffee-soaked ladyfingers with layers of rich pistachio mascarpone cream for a flavor that’s utterly indulgent. The nutty, creamy filling pairs beautifully with the hint of coffee, making every bite a perfect harmony of flavors. Best of all, this pistachio tiramisu is an elegant dessert that is simple to prepare and tastes even better after a night in the fridge.
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Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
Chocolate tres leches is the decadent chocolate version of a cherished Latin American cake dessert. In this version, chocolate sponge cake replaces plain cake, and the fluffy confection dips in a chocolaty malted milk bath before being smothered in light, airy chocolate whipped cream.
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Coquito Bread Pudding
This Puerto Rican-style bread pudding looks different than the pudding you might be used to, but it will also make you a convert. Densely packed, this sweet treat is loaded with plump raisins and the coconut-rum flavor you expect from a cold glass of coquito.
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Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
Indulge in this decadent chocolate oatmeal cake recipe! Moist, rich, and full of flavor, this old-fashioned dessert is perfect for any occasion and a great way to satisfy any sweet tooth craving! This cake is fudgy, chocolate-filled, and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture throughout!
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