Easy 9 x 13 Desserts - Recipes That Feed a Crowd

If you need a dessert that’s simple, reliable, and big enough to feed a group, these easy 9x13 desserts are exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you’re bringing something to a potluck, hosting family, or just want leftovers (no judgment here), baking in a 9x13 dish makes everything easier.

Most of these recipes use pantry staples, cake mix shortcuts, or just a few ingredients. They’re the kind of desserts you can make without overthinking it - and they always disappear fast.

You’ll find everything from dump cakes and cobblers to bars, brownies, and classic crowd-pleasing cakes.

What Makes a 9x13 Dessert So Popular?

There’s a reason these desserts show up at every gathering.

They’re easy to assemble, bake evenly, and serve a crowd without needing multiple batches. A 9 x 13 pan also gives you that perfect balance of soft center and slightly crisp edges.

If you’re looking for:

easy desserts for a crowd
simple potluck desserts
budget-friendly baked desserts

These recipes check every box.

Dump Cakes - The Easiest 9x13 Desserts

If you love “dump and bake” recipes, this is your section. These are some of the easiest desserts you can make, and they’re always a hit.

Apple Spice Dump Cake

This delicious Apple Spice Dump Cake is perfect for fall and only needs 3 ingredients! You probably already have everything you need to make this.

A plate full of Apple Dump Cake made with Spice Cake Mix. Served with a scoop of ice cream.

Get the recipe here: Apple Spice Dump Cake

Apple Cranberry Dump Cake

This easy Apple Cranberry Dump Cake is a cozy fall dessert made with sweet apples, tart cranberries, cake mix, and butter. It is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime you want a simple fruit dessert.

Get the recipe here: Apple Cranberry Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake

This easy Apple Dump Cake is made with just a few simple ingredients and has all the warm, cozy flavor of apple cobbler without the extra work. It is a perfect quick dessert for fall, holidays, or busy weeknights.

Get the recipe here: Apple Dump Cake

Black Forest Dump Cake

This rich and easy Black Forest Dump Cake brings together chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling for a simple dessert with classic Black Forest flavor. It's a great choice when you want something chocolatey, fruity, and easy to make.

Get the recipe here: Black Forest Dump Cake

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a simple dessert made with the delicious combination of chocolate and cherries. Perfect for last-minute company, potlucks, or an easy family treat.

Get the recipe here: Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Easy Blackberry Dump Cake

This Easy Blackberry Dump Cake is a simple cobbler-style dessert filled with juicy blackberries and topped with a buttery cake mix crumble. Delicious way to enjoy berry flavor with very little prep work.

some blackberry dump cake topped with vanilla ice cream on a white plate.

Get the recipe here: Easy Blackberry Dump Cake

Easy Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

This Easy Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is a sweet and colorful dessert made with cherry pie filling, pineapple, cake mix, and butter.

Cherry pineapple dump cake served on a white plate with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. A part of the casserole can be seen with the baked dump cake on the left side of the image.

Get the recipe here: Easy Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake

This Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake has bright lemon flavor with creamy pockets of cream cheese and a buttery cake mix topping.

Get the recipe here: Easy Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Easy Lemon Dump Cake

Easy Lemon Dump Cake is a quick, beginner-friendly recipe that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a simple weeknight treat.

Get the recipe here: Easy Lemon Dump Cake

Easy Strawberry Dump Cake

This Easy Strawberry Dump Cake is made with fresh strawberries, cake mix, and butter for a simple fruit dessert that tastes like summer.

Get the recipe here: Easy Strawberry Dump Cake

Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake

Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake is a budget-friendly recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a simple dessert fast.

Get the recipe here: Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake

3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler

This 3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler, also known as Peach Dump Cake, is a simple dessert made with peaches, cake mix, and butter.

Get the recipe here: 3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler

Pumpkin Pudding Dump Cake

Pumpkin Pudding Dump Cake is a great recipe for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or anytime you’re craving pumpkin spice.

pumpin pudding dump cake with icing drizzle on a white plate.

Get the recipe here: Pumpkin Pudding Dump Cake

Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is made with fresh strawberries, a creamy cheesecake-style layer, and a buttery cake mix topping.

Get the recipe here: Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Cobbler, Crisp and Fruit-Filled Desserts

These recipes are perfect when you want something warm, fruity, and simple. Great for summer berries or fall apples.

Bisquick Peach Cobbler

This easy Bisquick Peach Cobbler is a classic shortcut dessert made with simple ingredients and sweet peaches.

Get the recipe here: Bisquick Peach Cobbler

Easy Berry Cobbler

This Easy Berry Cobbler is a simple 3 ingredient dessert filled with sweet, juicy berries and a golden topping.

a serving of berry cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Get the recipe here: Easy Berry Cobbler

Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Easy Blueberry Cobbler is perfect for using blueberry pie filling and makes a cozy dessert with very little prep.

Get the recipe here: Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Easy Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

This Easy Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler is a simple dessert that’s perfect for camping, cookouts, or summer desserts.

Get the recipe here: Easy Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches

Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches is perfect when you want a simple fruit dessert using ingredients you may already have on hand.

peach crisp on a white plate with whipped topping.

Get the recipe here: Peach Crisp with Canned Peaches

Three Ingredient Cherry Cobbler

This Three Ingredient Cherry Cobbler is a quick and easy dessert made with just a few simple ingredients.

cherry cobbler with ice cream on a white plate

Get the recipe here: Three Ingredient Cherry Cobbler

Three Ingredient Peach Cobbler

This Three Ingredient Peach Cobbler is a simple, old-fashioned-style dessert made with peaches and a golden cobbler topping.

a serving of peach cobbler with a crispy topping and peaches showing. Served on a white plate.

Get the recipe here: Three Ingredient Peach Cobbler

These are classic 9x13 desserts. Easy to slice, easy to serve, and always one of the first things gone.

2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are perfect when you need a quick treat for spring, summer, potlucks, or last-minute guests.

Get the recipe here: 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

2 Ingredient Raspberry Bars

These 2 Ingredient Raspberry Bars are an easy dessert bar recipe made with sugar cookie dough and sweet raspberry filling.

Get the recipe here: 2 Ingredient Raspberry Bars

Easy Apple Bars

These Easy Apple Bars are a simple dessert filled with cozy apple flavor and perfect for fall baking.

An apple bar on a white plate with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Get the recipe here: Easy Apple Bars

Easy Cherry Bars

These Easy Cherry Bars are a sweet and simple dessert bar recipe with a delicious cherry filling.

Get the recipe here: Easy Cherry Bars

Easy Cookie Bars with Cake Mix

Easy Cookie Bars with Cake Mix are perfect when you want homemade-style cookie bars without measuring a long list of ingredients.

three chocolate chip cookie bars sitting on a white plate.

Get the recipe here: Easy Cookie Bars with Cake Mix

Paul’s Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Icing

Paul’s Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Icing are a soft, flavorful pumpkin dessert topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

Get the recipe here: Paul’s Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Icing

Pumpkin Nutella Squares

These Pumpkin Nutella Squares are an easy three ingredient dessert with cozy pumpkin flavor and a rich swirl of Nutella.

Get the recipe here: Pumpkin Nutella Squares

Cakes and Poke Cakes

If you want something a little more classic, these cakes are simple, flavorful, and great for gatherings.

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

This 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake is a simple fall dessert made with just two easy ingredients and plenty of cozy pumpkin flavor.

closeup of a piece of pumpkin cake with icing

Get the recipe here: 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

Are You Kidding Me Cake

Are You Kidding Me Cake is perfect for fall baking when you want something warm, cozy, and almost effortless.

Get the recipe here: Are You Kidding Me Cake

Easy 3 Ingredient Zucchini Cake

This Easy 3 Ingredient Zucchini Cake is a simple shortcut dessert that uses fresh zucchini and a few pantry ingredients. This is perfect for using up garden zucchini.

3 ingredient zucchini. a piece with icing glaze on it served on a white plate

Get the recipe here: Easy 3 Ingredient Zucchini Cake

Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Cranberry Upside Down Cake is perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any holiday gathering that needs a simple but special dessert.

Get the recipe here: Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Dr Pepper Cake with Chocolate Cherry Icing

This Dr Pepper Cake with Chocolate Cherry Icing is a rich, fun dessert with chocolate flavor and a sweet cherry twist.

A piece of dr pepper cake with boiled icing garnished with a marachino cherry.

Get the recipe here: Dr Pepper Cake with Chocolate Cherry Icing

Easy Apple Cake

Easy Apple Cake is perfect for serving with coffee, taking to a potluck, or making as an easy family dessert.

A piece of apple cake with a scoop of vanilla cake on top.

Get the recipe here: Easy Apple Cake

Easy Strawberry Poke Cake

Easy Strawberry Poke Cake is a great choice for spring and summer gatherings, birthdays, potlucks, or an easy make-ahead treat.

A serving of strawberry poke cake on a white plate with a try of poke cake portions in the background.

Get the recipe here: Easy Strawberry Poke Cake

Easy Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Easy Strawberry Upside Down Cake is perfect for spring, summer, Mother’s Day, or whenever you want a simple strawberry dessert.

Get the recipe here: Easy Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake

This Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake is an easy pantry-friendly dessert made with canned fruit cocktail and cake mix.

Fruit Cocktail cake served with the fruit on the bottom and golden crust on top. Topped with whipped cream and a red cherry.

Get the recipe here: Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake

Lemon Poke Cake

This Lemon Poke Cake is a bright, sweet, and refreshing dessert with plenty of lemon flavor in every bite.

Get the recipe here: Lemon Poke Cake

Strawberry Jello Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Strawberry Jello Cake with Buttercream Frosting is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, spring parties, or any strawberry dessert lover.

pink stawberry jello cake with pink buttercream icing on top. Garnished with a fresh strawberry.

Get the recipe here: Strawberry Jello Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Brownies, Brookies and Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate always wins. These are rich, easy, and perfect when you want something a little more indulgent.

Chocolate Chip Cake Brownies

These Chocolate Chip Cake Brownies are an easy one-bowl dessert with the soft texture of cake and the rich sweetness of brownies.

Get the recipe here: Chocolate Chip Cake Brownies

Easy Brookie Bars

These Easy Brookie Bars are a simple dessert made with brownie mix and cookie dough for the best of both worlds. Easy Brookie Bars are perfect for parties, potlucks, lunchbox treats, or anytime you need an easy chocolate dessert.

A brookie bar featured so you can see the bottom layer of brownie and the cookie on top.

Get the recipe here: Easy Brookie Bars

Two Ingredient Brownies

These Two Ingredient Brownies are an incredibly easy chocolate dessert made with just two simple ingredients.

Get the recipe here: Two Ingredient Brownies

No-Bake and Cereal Treats

Quick, easy, and great when you don’t want to turn on the oven.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Marshmallow Treats

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Marshmallow Treats are an easy no-bake dessert with chocolate, peanut butter, cereal, and gooey marshmallows.

Get the recipe here: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Marshmallow Treats

Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

These Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats are a fun twist on the classic marshmallow cereal treat with extra chocolate flavor and a pretty chocolate drizzle.

Get the recipe here: Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

Special K Bars

These Special K Bars, also known as Scotcheroos, are a chewy no-bake dessert made with cereal, peanut butter, and a sweet chocolate topping.

Get the recipe here: Special K Bars

Retro and Creamy Desserts

These are those nostalgic, bring-it-to-a-family-party desserts that everyone secretly hopes show up.

Cherries in the Snow

This Cherries in the Snow recipe is a light, creamy, no-bake dessert with sweet cherry topping and a fluffy cheesecake-style filling. Cherries in the Snow is perfect for holidays, potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you want an easy make-ahead dessert.

Get the recipe here: Cherries in the Snow

Blueberry Salad

This Blueberry Salad is a sweet, creamy fruit dessert that’s often called a salad but tastes more like a treat. Blueberry Salad is perfect for holidays, potlucks, summer gatherings, or an easy make-ahead dessert.

Get the recipe here: Blueberry Salad

Other Easy 9x13 Desserts to Try

Country Apple Dumplings

These Country Apple Dumplings are a super easy apple dessert with tender apples wrapped in pastry and baked in a sweet, buttery sauce. Country Apple Dumplings are perfect for fall, family dinners, potlucks, or anytime you want a cozy homemade-style dessert.