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    Got a 13×9 Pan? Then You Can Make These 29 Classic Desserts

    Published: Feb 27, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You know that trusty 13×9 pan sitting in your kitchen? It’s basically the secret for making some of the best desserts ever—easy, delicious, and perfect for feeding a crowd (or just yourself, no judgment). From gooey brownies to old-school cobblers, these recipes are the kind that bring back sweet memories and make any day a little better. So grab that pan, preheat the oven, and get ready to bake up some classic treats you’ll want to make again and again!

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

    Several golden-brown blondies are arranged on a black plate. The squares have a slightly cracked surface and a chewy texture, making them an irresistible choice for Super Bowl desserts.
    Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    These Chess Bars combine brown sugar, butter, eggs, and pecans for a chewy, irresistible treat.
    Get the Recipe: Chess Bars With Pecans (Chess Squares)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake

    Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Tray of sliced sheet cake topped with creamy white frosting and sprinkled with chopped pecans, with a serving spatula partially under one piece and a knife resting beside the tray.
    Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Hummingbird Sheet Cake combines ripe bananas, pineapple, and cinnamon with a rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars use a chocolate brownie base, a fruity raspberry preserve filling, and a crumbly oat topping to create a decadent, fruity treat.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    strawberry cheesecake bars on a baking tray.
    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.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

    My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    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.
    Get the Recipe: My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    A glass baking dish filled with chocolate sheet cake topped with rich chocolate frosting and chopped pecans, with a cake server nearby on a gray surface.
    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Who said 13×9 pan desserts are just limited to cakes? This recipe disproves just that, sweet and easy, perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal

    Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Carmelitas with oatmeal crust, chocolate chips, and gooey caramel, topped with flaky sea salt. A sweet, chewy dessert that’s perfect for sharing.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Carmelita Bars With Caramel, Chocolate And Oatmeal

    Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Two squares of chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting.
    Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate cake with a decadent cream cheese swirl throughout and then topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    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 13×9 pan dessert in perfect bite size squares.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

    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 and your 13×9 pan.
    Get the Recipe: Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping

    Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

    Easy Apple Pie Bars Recipe

    A glass serving platter with apple bars next to serving plates and forks.
    Easy Apple Pie Bars Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread crust and cookie like topping over a combination of sweet and tart apples.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Pie Bars Recipe

    Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

    Raspberry White Chocolate Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Raspberry White Chocolate Bars are a blondie with white chocolate mixed in and topped raspberries. Almond meal and browned butter make these magical.
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

    German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

    A batch of German chocolate brownies on parchment paper.
    German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    German Chocolate Brownies with coconut is a 3 layer treat. The pecan coconut filling is sandwiched between a rich brownie.
    Get the Recipe: German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    A batch of apricot bars on parchment paper.
    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Shortbread Apricot Bars with dried apricots are covered in a mouthwatering buttery shortbread crust of coconut and pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

    A platter of brownies with pretzels around them
    Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    What could be better than a fudgy brownie with creamy peanut butter frosting, try topping it with salty pretzels! Decadent peanut butter pretzel brownies will be your new favorite 13×9 pan desserts.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

    Caramel Heath Bar Cake

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

    Caramel Heath Bar Cake has sweetened condensed milk that is poured into the holes and then it’s topped with Cool Whip and crushed Heath bars. So EASY and delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Heath Bar Cake

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

    A serving of strawberry pretzel salad with topped with whipped cream
    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Start with a pretzel crust, add a cream cheese layer and top it with a concentrated strawberry jello, a throw back to the 70’s. Great for holiday gatherings or potlucks.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

    Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

    Strawberry Poke Cake in a baking pan.
    Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    No Bake Banana Split Cake has layers of sweet buttery crust, creamy filling, juicy fruit, and classic sundae toppings made in an easy 13×9 pan.
    Get the Recipe: Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

    Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

    Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Moist lemon cake laced with blueberries and topped with streusel, this is Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake! It’s so good, seriously make it soon!
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

    True Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler

    True Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe is a Southern classic made with canned peaches and a homemade pie crust!
    Get the Recipe: True Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler

    Fudgy Sourdough Brownies

    Fudgy Sourdough Brownies. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Sourdough brownies are rich, chewy and tender with the distinct tang from sourdough. This easy recipe is a delicious way to use discard!
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Sourdough Brownies

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