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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    26 of Grandma's 13 x 9 Inch Pan Desserts for a Crowd

    Modified: Mar 3, 2026 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    When you want to serve up sweet flavor to a crowd, you can't go wrong with this collection of Grandma's 13 x 9 inch pan desserts. Loaded with delicious Grandma-inspired flavors, these 26 dishes bring everyone back for more. Try blueberry cobbler with cake mix, old-fashioned hummingbird cake, no-bake peanut butter bars, and so many more.

    Chunky Monkey Bars

    A close-up of a square chocolate chip cookie bar on a white surface, offering tempting treats in every bite.
    Chunky Monkey Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This chunky monkey bars recipe is loaded with the classic Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors we love like bananas, chocolate chunks, and walnuts.
    Get the Recipe: Chunky Monkey Bars

    Pina Colada Upside Down Cake

    Pina Colada Upside Down Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Pina Colada Upside Down Cake is everything you could ever want in a cake. It's moist, sweet, tart, full of flavor and it has pineapple
    Get the Recipe: Pina Colada Upside Down Cake

    Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

    A brownie square on a plate.
    Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Peanut butter cup brownies with peanut butter frosting for brownies are delicious. This peanut butter brownie recipe is so rich and decadent.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    Close-up of a caramel slice topped with sliced bananas and nuts on a plate, sweetened with brown sugar.
    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These butterscotch caramel cashew bars are loaded with sweet and salty goodness. Everyone always loves them!
    Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    Caramel Pecan Cake

    Caramel Pecan Cake. Photo credit; Kitchen Divas.

    Caramel Pecan Cake includes homemade caramel syrup, caramel frosting and a caramel cake! Covered in pecans or toffee bits this dessert will not disappoint!
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Pecan Cake

    Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

    A slice of brown cake, a delightful sweet treat, topped with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce on a white plate.
    Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce is the best dessert to satisfy cravings and impress guests. Warm spices and rich caramel create a treat hard to resist.
    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

    Ozark Pudding Recipe

    A close-up of a fork holding a bite of crispy, golden macaroni and cheese with white sauce, paired with a slice of apple.
    Ozark Pudding Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Ozark pudding recipe is a delicious slice of Americana. This dry custard dish is filled with apples, nuts, and so much flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Ozark Pudding Recipe

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    a slice of cake on a white plate.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This chocolate peanut butter poke cake combines tender chocolate cake with chocolate pudding, peanut butter frosting, and peanut butter candy.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

    Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake With Coconut

    Close-up of a serving of peach cobbler on a plate, showing the fresh fruit topping and crumbly biscuit base.
    Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake With Coconut. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake with Coconut Topping recipe makes a light, fluffy cake that is filled with tender fruit.
    Get the Recipe: Upside Down Fruit Cocktail Cake With Coconut

    Oreo Poke Cake

    Oreo Poke Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Just when you thought your love of Oreo couldn't get any better, along comes this amazing Oreo Poke Cake. Oreo flavor in a cake? Yes, please!
    Get the Recipe: Oreo Poke Cake

    Red Velvet Poke Cake

    A slice of red velvet poke cake being held up in the air.
    Red Velvet Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Red Velvet Poke Cake is an easy, chilled cake recipe that's made for a crowd. If you want a no-fuss dessert for your next party or potluck, try this one!
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Poke Cake

    Blueberry Cobbler With Cake Mix

    A golden-brown blueberry cobbler with a spoon in a baking dish, displaying oozing blueberry filling.
    Blueberry Cobbler With Cake Mix. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Blueberry cobbler with cake mix is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. This easy blueberry cobbler dump cake is ready in just minutes
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler With Cake Mix

    Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe

    Slice of cake on white plate missing a bite.
    Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe is made using a cake mix and five simple ingredients. It really doesn't get much better than this!
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe

    Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

    A close-up of a 13 x 9 inch chocolate dessert with a layer of mint frosting and chocolate chips on top, served on a white plate.
    Chocolate Mint Poke Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Chocolate Mint Poke Cake recipe is so easy, with or without mint, this Jello instant pudding cake is full of chocolate, caramel or whatever you desire!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

    Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

    A slice of cake on a white plate.
    Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Indulge in the most incredibly moist, delicate, and crunchy Grandma's old-fashioned Hummingbird cake. Try this easy and fail-proof recipe that you'll love.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

    Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie

    A slice of pumpkin bar pie topped with whipped cream on a plate, with a gold Pillsbury fork taking a bite.
    Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie sweet pumpkin pie bars that have a soft doughy crust. This delicious pumpkin bars make for a great fall dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie

    The Best Strawberry Banana Cake

    A slice of banana cake topped with fresh strawberries and frosting, garnished with nuts on a white plate, with a fork on the side.
    The Best Strawberry Banana Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The Best Strawberry Banana Cake recipe is an easy, super moist cake with strawberries, bananas, walnuts or pecans and the best cream cheese frosting!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Strawberry Banana Cake

    How To Make Broken Glass Jello

    A close-up of Jello dessert.
    How To Make Broken Glass Jello. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy broken glass Jello recipe is simple, delicious, and beautiful. Sea glass Jello is the perfect broken glass dessert for any occasion
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Broken Glass Jello

    Blueberry Sheet Cake

    A slice of blueberry cake with frosting on a plate.
    Blueberry Sheet Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake perfectly balances sweet and tart. The cake is moist, bursting with fresh blueberries, and then is finished with lemon frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Sheet Cake

    How To Make Funfetti Cake

    Close up picture of a piece of cake with red white and blue sprinkles and funfetti filled in the middle.
    How To Make Funfetti Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This homemade funfetti Patriotic Cake recipe from scratch is the best dessert for Memorial Day, Independence Day, or just a fun summer treat.
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Funfetti Cake

    Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars

    A serving of delicious strawberry rhubarb custa8rd on a white plate with a fork, surrounded by fresh strawberries.
    Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's recipe for rhubarb custard bars are melt in your mouth delicious especially warm, right out of the oven. These are the best custard rhubarb bars around!
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Rhubarb Dump Cake

    A bowl of cake with ice cream.
    Rhubarb Dump Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Rhubarb Dump Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that takes minimal effort to prepare. It uses fresh rhubarb, Jello, and cake mix to create a balanced bite.
    Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Dump Cake

    Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

    A pile of bars with top one missing bite.
    Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    My grandma's Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars recipe is amazing with a peanut butter base topped with melted chocolate chips and more!
    Get the Recipe: Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

    Banana Pudding Lasagna

    Banana Pudding Lasagna slice on a serving spoon.
    Banana Pudding Lasagna. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This banana pudding lasagna is a quick and easy dessert combining classic banana pudding flavor with a fun new twist.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Lasagna

    Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake)

    A dessert recipe featuring homemade ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup, crushed nuts, and a side of multicolored sprinkles.
    Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake) is an easy frozen dessert with a cone like crust and creamy filling that satisfies Drumstick ice cream cone cravings!
    Get the Recipe: Drumstick Cake (Drumstick Ice Cream Cake)

    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

    A slice of cookie bar from easy cookie recipes, topped with cream, crushed cookies, and red and green candies on a white plate.
    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The combo of butter and cream cheese makes this easy sugar cookie bars recipe so soft. Make these easy bar cookies as Christmas cookie bars!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

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