10 cozy bakes for your 9x13 pan


Hello Reader,

There’s a lot to love about baking in a 9×13 pan. It’s simple, practical, and just right when you want enough to share — which makes it especially handy for all the gatherings, weekends, and cozy baking days ahead.

These ten favorites bring plenty of fall-worthy flavors, from apples and cinnamon to caramel, pecans, butterscotch, and, of course, plenty of chocolate.

​Honey Bun Cake​
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Cinnamon and brown sugar swirl through this soft, simple cake, with a sweet glaze on top for an easy treat that works from brunch through dessert.

​Baked French Toast​
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This easy baked French toast is just the thing for a relaxed fall breakfast or brunch, with no standing at the stove flipping slices one at a time.

​Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Swirl​
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A rich sour cream coffee cake gets layers of chocolate, cinnamon, and sugar for a cozy bake that’s equally welcome at breakfast or snack time.

​Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars​
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Creamy cheesecake, apples, and plenty of caramel come together in these decadent bars made for fall baking.

​Salted Butterscotch Blondies​
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Sweet butterscotch and a sprinkle of salt make these chewy blondies an easy crowd-pleaser with plenty of warm, cozy flavor.

​Chewy Pecan Pie Bars​
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These aren't your usual pecan pie bars. A chewy filling with pecans and white chocolate sits between a simple crust and a buttery streusel topping.

​Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake​
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Oats and chocolate chips make this easy cake hearty and homey, while a layer of cream cheese frosting gives it an extra-special finish.

​Turtle Cake​
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Chocolate cake, gooey caramel, pecans, and plenty of chocolate make this rich, crowd-friendly cake a serious treat.

​Scotcheroos​
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These no-bake favorites combine crispy cereal and peanut butter with a chocolate-butterscotch topping for an especially easy treat to make and share.

​Mississippi Mud Cake​
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Rich chocolate cake topped with marshmallows and chocolate frosting makes this classic 9×13 dessert every bit as decadent as it sounds.

Whether you’re baking for a weekend breakfast, a fall get-together, or just because turning on the oven finally sounds appealing again, a trusty 9×13 pan has you covered.

Happy baking!

Jennifer


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