9×13 Pan Dessert Recipes

With their simplicity and amazing flavors, these 9×13 pan dessert recipes are sure to become staples in your baking rotation.

Desserts Made in a 9×13 Pan

The 9×13 baking pan is a wonder, isn’t it? It’s one of my most used pan sizes, as it’s great for no-fuss cakes, big pans of brownies, cheesecake bars, and so much more.

I’ve put together a collection of some of BoB’s best and most popular 9×13 pan dessert recipes. I think you’ll find something to satisfy any sweet craving!

Before we get to the good stuff, I have a few tips for choosing a pan. As is usually the case, I recommend light-colored, non-shiny, metal pans for baking recipes. Remember that dark pans will most likely cause uneven baking. I generally don’t recommend glass pans for baking, but they’re great choices for no-bake recipes. Also, look for pans with straight sides to get nice, straight edges.

I have a few 9×13 pans in my kitchen, including one with a snap-on lid that’s great for storing and transporting baked goods. You can find some of my recommended pans in my Amazon Storefront.

Now, let’s talk dessert!

9×13 Cake Recipes

I often joke that I didn’t know it was possible to make layer cakes at home because my mother so heavily favored baking them in a 9×13 pan. Honestly, I cast zero stones about that, as I’m also a fan of no-fuss cakes like those made in a rectangular pan. You can definitely cut out some of the work of frosting a multi-layer cake this way. Plus, a single-layer cake is easier to serve and definitely more portable. Try one of these beautiful and delicious cakes!

• Chocolate Sheet Cake (pictured above)
• Lemon Sheet Cake
• Chocolate Hazelnut Marble Cake
• Honey Bun Cake
• Lemon Pound Cake Bars
• Tiramisu Cake
• Butterscotch Spice Poke Cake
• Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake
• Strawberry Sheet Cake
• Classic Crumb Cake
• Butterfinger Cake
• Coconut Cake with Dulce de Leche Frosting
• Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Frosting
• Brown Butter Almond Cake with Apricot Whipped Cream
• Frosted Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
• Coconut Sheet Cake
• Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
• Berry Vanilla Cake
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake

9×13 Brownie Recipes

Most brownie recipes are made in 8- or 9-inch square pans because of how brownies bake. In a large pan, it can be a little tricky to get them baked evenly. Of course, it’s entirely possible to bake them in a larger pan. I mean, who’s not in favor of a bigger batch of brownies? Give one of these recipes a try!

• Nutella-Salted Shortbread Brownies (pictured above)
• Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Brownies
• Amy’s Brownies
• Caramel Crunch Brownies
• Supernatural Brownies
• Frosted Caramel Pecan Brownies
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies
• Cream Cheese Brownies with Toffee and Pecans
• Oatmeal Brownie Bars

9×13 Cookie Bar Recipes

Baking cookie dough in a 9×13 pan is quite possibly the quickest route to homemade cookies. No scooping, no baking multiple batches. Just spread the dough in the pan and bake. I love the look of them, too!

• Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars (pictured above)
• M&M Sugar Cookie Bars
• Snickerdoodle Bars
• Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Black and White Cookie Bars
• Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars
• Double Delicious Cookie Bars
• Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

9×13 Bar Recipes

From blondies to magic bars and a whole lot in between, bar recipes cover a lot of ground flavor-wise. This type of pan gives you a lot of room for creativity with easy layering, too.

• Carmelitas (pictured above)
• Caramel Peanut Blondies
• Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies
• Dulce de Leche Magic Bars
• Apricot Almond Bars
• Seven Layer Bars
• Lemon Bars
• Apple Cinnamon Crumb Bars
• Cookies and Cream Blondies
• Chocolate Hazelnut Oat Bars
• Salted Butterscotch Blondies
• Frosted Zucchini Bars
• Double Chocolate Chunk Blondies

9×13 Cheesecake Recipes

Cheesecakes are one of my favorite things to bake when I need to impress with dessert. As much as I love traditional cheesecakes, I also enjoy cheesecake bars. You usually get a little different ratio of crust to filling than with most cheesecakes. They also have a quicker baking time, making them a perfect choice when you want homemade cheesecake without a longer baking time.

• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (pictured above)
• Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
• Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars
• Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars
• Lemon Pistachio Cheesecake Bars
• Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars
• Spiced Cheesecake Bars
• Cranberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars
• Caramel Cream Cheese Bars
• Cherry Cheesecake Bars

9×13 No-Bake Recipes

Sometimes a no-bake dessert is just the thing. Maybe it’s too hot to turn on the oven. Or the oven is being used for cooking dinner. Or maybe it’s just something so good that you can’t resist! That’s how I feel about these crave-worthy recipes.

• No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars (pictured above)
• Coconut Cream Pie Bars
• Scotcheroos
• Salted Chocolate Brown Butter Crispy Treats
• Good Morning Sunshine Bars
• Banana Split Cake
• Peanut Butter Caramel Pretzel Bars
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Treats
• Banana Pudding

More 9×13 Dessert Recipes

If all of that good stuff above weren’t enough, there are still plenty of other irresistible desserts you can make in your reliable 9×13 pan. Pies and bread puddings and cobblers, oh my!

• Chewy Pecan Pie Bars (pictured above)
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Bread Pudding
• Blackberry Peach Cobbler
• Chocolate Bread Pudding
• German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
• Chai Spice Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

I hope these recipes have inspired you to get out your trusty 9×13 pan and make something delicious!

Baking Tips and Tricks

Before you get baking, check out these helpful posts to improve your baking and make you a more confident baker.

• Baking Tips for Beginners
• How to Choose Baking Pans
• Unsalted vs Salted Butter
• How to Measure Flour
• Baking Powder vs Baking Soda

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