Whether you are hosting a gathering at home or heading out to a potluck with friends, you’re sure to find some inspiration in this collection of 20 delicious 13 x 9 Dessert Recipes for a Crowd.

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If your kitchen is anything like mine, your 13 x 9 pan may be the most used pan in your collection. One of my favorite ways to use mine is for a variety of sweets from cakes, to brownies and bars, and those lovely, creamy layered desserts that are so perfect for parties any time of year.

I almost always include a 13 x 9 dessert on all of my holiday menus. They are also an awesome option to make and take to gatherings since they are so easy to transport, make enough to feed a group, and there are just so many crowd-pleasing options. 

Kitchen Tip

Double any recipe that calls for a 8 inch square baking dish and bake it in a 13 x 9 pan at the same temperature for longer.

No-Bake Chocolate Lush

No Bake Chocolate Lush | Persnickety Plates

Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake

Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake | Miss in the Kitchen

No-Bake Banana Split Cake

No-Bake Banana Split Cake | The Kitchen is my Playground

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert | Valerie’s Kitchen

Carrot Cake Poke Cake

Carrot Cake Poke Cake | Something Swanky

Easter Egg Popcorn Bars

Easter Egg Popcorn Bars | Keats Eats

Carrot Cake Squares

Carrot Cake Squares | Culinary Ginger

Chocolate Sheet Cake

Chocolate Sheet Cake | Marsha’s Baking Addiction

Carrot Cake with Maple Cashew Frosting -

Carrot Cake with Maple Cashew Frosting | We’re Parents

Lemon Avocado Cake with Blueberry Topping

Lemon Avocado Cake with Blueberry Topping | Namely Marly

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting | Valerie’s Kitchen

Mint Chocolate Brownies

Mint Chocolate Brownies | Growing up Gabel

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars | We’re Parents

Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Oreo Cheesecake Bites | A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Moist Vegan Banana Cake

Moist Vegan Banana Cake | Namely Marly

Coconut Cream Lush

Coconut Cream Lush | Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

Coca Cola Cake

Coca Cola Cake | I Heart Eating

Lemon Strawberry Poke Cake

Lemon Strawberry Poke Cake | Inside Bru Crew Life

Neapolitan Sheet Cake

Neapolitan Sheet Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting | A Latte Food

Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Strawberry Shortcake Bars | I Heart Eating

Check out my complete Dessert archives for more menu inspiration!

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About Valerie Brunmeier

Hello and welcome to my online kitchen! My focus here is to provide simple, seasonal meal solutions for busy households. I hope you find some inspiration while you’re here and visit again soon!

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  1. imgrum says:

    Love this collection! Thank you for sharing! I guess I have to buy a new pan, I only have round pan.

  2. Melissa | Persnickety Plates says:

    Great collection! My 9 x 13 pan is well used, too. Thanks for including my Chocolate Lush 🙂

    1. Valerie says:

      Thanks so much, Melissa. The Chocolate Lush looks amazing!