29 Irresistible 9x13 Desserts You’ll Want to Make for Thanksgiving

9×13 desserts are perfect for Thanksgiving—they’re easy to make, serve a crowd, and bring all the cozy vibes. With these recipes, you get big flavors without a lot of fuss, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family. Whether you’re craving something rich, fruity, or loaded with fall flavors, these 9×13 desserts have you covered for a sweet Thanksgiving finish.

Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

This Caramel Apple Cake is made with spiced apples and rich homemade caramel frosting, like a caramel apple but you can eat it with a fork!
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Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

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Raspberry Oatmeal Bars use a chocolate brownie base, a fruity raspberry preserve filling, and a crumbly oat topping to create a decadent, fruity treat.
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Peach Icebox Cake With Graham Crackers

A slice of dessert featuring layers of creamy filling and visible peach slices sits on a white plate. Two peach slices garnish the top, highlighting the allure of cream cheese desserts. A fork rests beside the treat. Another piece is visible in the background, next to a grey napkin and additional forks. — Peach Icebox Cake With Graham Crackers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Peach Icebox Cake has layers of fresh peaches, a whipped cream mixture, and graham crackers for the ultimate no-bake summer dessert!
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A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

A serving of bread pudding with a spoon. — A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
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Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake

A platter of cut squares of strawberry cake. — Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This 2-layer strawberry mousse cake combines moist vanilla cake with a luscious strawberry mousse for a burst of strawberry in every bite.
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Two stacked dessert bars with a dense chocolate brownie base and a thick layer of chocolate chip cookie dough on top, perfect for back to school desserts, with scattered chocolate chips in the background. — Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Brownies with cookie dough frosting are like getting two desserts in one. Enjoy a rich fudgy brownie topped with a cookie dough frosting!
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St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

A close-up image of a partially-eaten lemon cake in a rectangular baking dish, with a serving spatula. The cake has a golden-brown crust and is dusted with powdered sugar. You can see a piece has been removed, showing a moist and crumbly interior. — St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Rich and delicious, St. Louis Butter Cake is a classic dessert packed with buttery flavor and a gooey filling.
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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Several square strawberry cheesecake dessert bars with pink topping, crumbly crust, and strawberry slices on top are arranged on a dark patterned surface. One bar is turned to show its creamy layers. — Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
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Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

A close-up of a serving of bread pudding, one of the classic pudding desserts, topped with creamy vanilla sauce on a white plate. The dessert appears soft, with golden-brown edges and a rich, moist texture. — Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Baked to perfection, this Peach Bread Pudding combines soft, moist bread cubes with juicy peaches for a magical spin on a classic dessert.
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Peach And Blueberry Cobbler Cake

A bowl of peach and berry cobbler topped with whipped cream is on a dark plate with a spoon. The cobbler consists of baked peaches, berries, and a golden crust. In the background, part of a baking dish filled with more cobbler and a whole peach are visible. — Peach And Blueberry Cobbler Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Indulge in this Peach Blueberry Cobbler with a sweet, buttery batter and a splash of peach schnapps. A summer favorite that’s easy to make and delicious!
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Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

These Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls are made with a soft, yeasted dough, a sweet apple-pecan filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting.
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My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

Inspired by Paula Deen, this Gooey Butter Cake has a tender crumb, super-soft filling, and rich butter flavor that lives up to its name.
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The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

A bowl of creamy, layered banana pudding topped with crushed vanilla wafers, served with a silver spoon. A small glass container of the same dessert is next to it on a gray surface, offering a delightful contrast to your favorite lemon desserts. — The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, this Banana Pudding is an instant classic.
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Homemade Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust

A black bowl of peach cobbler next to a cup of coffee. — Homemade Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This peach cobbler with pie crust is packed with sweet peaches, brown sugar, and warm spices and then baked until mouthwatering perfection.
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Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

Decadently sweet and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this moist chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda.
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Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate cake with a decadent cream cheese swirl throughout and then topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
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Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

A round white plate holds several neatly cut square desserts. These layered treats feature a chocolate base, a creamy peanut butter middle, and a glossy chocolate top. The layers are distinct, and the chocolate topping appears smooth and rich. — Layered Peanut Butter Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These layered Peanut Butter Brownies have a fudgy chocolate base filled with roasted peanuts. Topped with a peanut butter frosting and a chocolate layer.
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Moravian Sugar Cake From Scratch

Squares of cinnamon sugar coffee cake, a delightful addition to any homemade cakes collection, are arranged on a wooden board, with a light blue cloth and a white mug with a spoon beside them. The cake appears light, fluffy, and golden-brown. — Moravian Sugar Cake From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Making Moravian Sugar Cake at home is easier than you might think. This sweet, pillowy cake features a rich dough topped with a buttery brown sugar mixture.
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Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

A platter of fudgy brownies. — Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Fudgy Brownie Recipe is my go-to brownie recipe with a fudgy center and crackly top. A no-fail easy recipe where you’ll get PERFECT brownies every time with only one bowl!
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Caramel Heath Bar Cake

caramel health bar cake — Caramel Heath Bar Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Caramel Heath Bar Cake, better known as “Better Than Sex Cake”, starts with a German chocolate cake mix. Sweetened condensed milk is poured into the holes and then it’s topped with Cool Whip and crushed Heath bars. So EASY and delicious
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Praline Brownies

Praline Brownies are rich and fudgy and filled with buttery sweet pralines. Nothing says the South like pralines! Great for tailgates or parties, a little bite packs a lot of flavor.
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

A tray of cheesecake bars. — Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares have a delectable cookie crust, and a jam puree swirl topping. A cheesecake filling makes these amazing.
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Frosted Peppermint Brownies

Peppermint Brownies with crushed candy canes have peppermint both inside and out for the perfect Christmas brownie treat.
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Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

A stack of chocolate peanut butter bars. — Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

With just five ingredients, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars couldn’t be easier. Creamy peanut butter covered in chocolate, a great treat for any occasion.
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Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping

A square of cake with a bite taken out. — Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try this buttermilk cake that is moist and topped with a delicious brown sugar praline topping for a simple and easy recipe.
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Apple and Blackberry Crumble

Two ramekins of apple blackberry crumble with an ice cream scoop and vanilla ice cream. — Apple and Blackberry Crumble. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage.

Two of my favorite fruits are combined in this Apple Blackberry Crumble Just the right amount of sweetness that doesn’t overpower the fruit.
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Pecan Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

This is truly the very BEST cinnamon coffee cake recipe you’ll ever find. It’s so moist and buttery with rich streusel filling in every bite. You’ll never make another coffee cake recipe after trying this one!
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Easy Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake bars on parchment paper — Easy Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Can’t decide between carrot cake or cheesecake, get the best of both worlds with carrot cake cheesecake bars. The ultimate springtime dessert in perfect bite size squares. Great for Easter or Mother’s day brunch.
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Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
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