9×13 Easy Desserts for Potluck Dinners
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Big gatherings are better when everybody chips in, and that’s why we all love a potluck! It takes the pressure off the host and provides a variety of yummy food so everyone can sample something new.
You can’t go wrong with a sweet treat at your next potluck event. Treat yourself to these 50 easy desserts for potluck dinners that are sure not only be welcomed by others but also provide an indulgent dose of happiness on top!
These easy desserts for potluck recipes are perfect for when you need to feed a crowd. Whether it’s a family reunion, barbeque or just dinner at home with friends, these delicious treats will be a hit!
All bake in a 9×13 pan for easy baking and transporting!
You can't go wrong with a sweet treat at your next potluck. Treat yourself to these 50 easy desserts for potluck dinners! Click To TweetThe following is a curated list of must-try bars cakes, brownies, trifles and more- all guaranteed not only to taste yummy but also super easy to make too!
These easy desserts for potluck dinners are the best for when you need a dish that’s easy enough for even a dessert-challenged cook. They will impress the guests and taste great, plus will turn out just like the picture (no Pinterest fail here)!
Plus, they are easily transportable to your event.
Read on for this fabulous list of easy desserts for potluck dinners from some of our favorite food bloggers!
50 Easy Desserts for Potluck Dinners
9x13 Easy Desserts for Potluck Dinners
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is made with just five ingredients. Just dump everything into a baking dish and pop it into the oven! It’s the easiest fall dessert!
No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
No-Bake Eclair Cake is potluck classic with a wonderful creamy custard filling between layers of softened graham cracker and topped with a rich chocolate glaze.
Oreo Pudding Poke Cake
Oreo Pudding Poke Cake is chocolatey, fluffy, and simple to make. A fudgy cake is loaded with white chocolate pudding and studded with a creamy whipped topping and lots of Oreo cookies. The easiest, most delicious cake!
Classic 7 Layer Bars (Magic Bars!)
7 Layer Bars, aka Magic Bars, are made with nuts, chocolate, cookies, butterscotch, and sweetened condensed milk for a sweet and simple treat that is incredibly easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Scotcheroos
Crunchy Rice Krispies cereal and a sticky peanut butter mixture are pressed into a pan, then topped with butterscotch and chocolate topping in these no-fuss Scotcheroos!
S'mores Krispie Treats
Need a quick and easy take along dessert for your holiday festivities this weekend? Your search is over. These S'mores Krispie Treats were a hit with my family and they will be with yours too! Now you can enjoy S'mores all year round!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
This easy-to-make, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls is a recipe that needs to get on your menu pronto! Even the novice baker can pull this one off! This cinnamon roll recipe produces sweet, soft and tender rolls, covered in delectable cream cheese icing.
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake {Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe!}
Strawberry Jello, white cake mix, and Cool Whip combine to make this incredible Jello poke cake. The cake is very moist and full of flavor thanks to the strawberry jello injected throughout the 9 x 13 dessert.
Gooey Butter Cake
Gooey Butter Cake is a tried and true dessert classic, dating back several decades! So easy to make with very simple ingredients, it has a rich, buttery cake batter crust, and a rich, ooey gooey cream cheese filling that’s just amazing.
Pistachio Baklava with Orange Blossom Simple Syrup
A Middle Eastern favorite, pistachio baklava has layers of buttery phyllo and spiced pistachios that is doused in an orange blossom simple syrup.
Skor Bar Dessert
Made in a 9X13 pan, this Skor Bar Dessert is no bake and easy to throw together last minute for any potluck or gathering! Layers of chocolate cake, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, cream cheese, Skor bar pieces and whipped cream make for a scrumptious dessert that is loved by all!
Gluten-free Banana Cake with Vanilla Frosting
This delicious Banana Cake uses ripe bananas to help add moisture and sweetness.
Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies
Fudge brownies topped with a rich, smooth peanut butter cheesecake with swirls of caramel that are sure to disappear quickly!
Pistachio Icebox Cake - An Easy Pistachio Pudding Dessert Recipe
This tasty no-bake dessert is made with layers of creamy pistachio pudding, light and fluffy whipped topping, and graham crackers. After chilling overnights the graphs crackers soften resulting in a cool and creamy dessert that pistachio lovers will go crazy for.
Pumpkin Yellow Cake Mix Recipe – Pumpkin Toffee Crunch Cake
Pumpkin and toffee are a delicious flavor combination! Make this Pumpkin Toffee Crunch Cake!
Bake Up a Decadent Holiday Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
A great way to feed a crowd, this Cookies & Cream Cheesecake is made in a 9x13 cake pan! Perfect for potlucks and big feasts!
Chocolate Earthquake Cake
Earthquake cake is a rich and chocolatey with a gooey cream cheese filling and a coconut, pecan layer on the bottom.. A chocolate lovers dream!
Homemade Baklava Recipe - My Cooking Journey
This Homemade Baklava recipe is the best one you will ever make. The flavors are spot on that will leave you craving for more.
Simple Classic Brownie Recipe
These Classic Brownie is a no gimmick recipe that yields the perfect brownie every time you make them. Make it for any occasion to enjoy with friends and family or for self indulgence.
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
This Cranberry Upside Down Cake is a flavorful, moist cake and is great holiday dessert option! A perfect blend of sweet and tart, this cranberry cake uses fresh cranberries and orange zest.
SCOTCHEROOS! The BEST recipe for these no-bake favorites.
Scotcheroos, no-bake peanut butter Rice Krispie bars with rich chocolate and butterscotch topping, are so easy to make and incredibly delicious. A potluck favorite
Butter Mochi, Custard Mochi
Butter mochi is a buttery, chewy and slightly crispy dessert made with glutinous rice flour!
Sweet Potato Haupia Pie
These sweet potato and haupia pie bars have three delicious layers of macadamia shortbread, coconut pudding, and purple sweet potatoes!
Rustic Figgy Pudding Recipe (easy yet traditional)
This simple, rustic figgy pudding is much easier to assemble than the Christmas pudding made by the Cratchits – but with all the traditional Christmas flavors. A delightful figgy pudding recipe for the busy home cook!
Cookies and Cream Chocolate Poke Cake
Cookies and cream Poke Cake is the perfect dessert for entertaining, or after dinner treat. Kid approved, and super simple to put together!
Jell-O Poke Cake
Everyone will love this colorful cake. It's a blast from the past that's fun to make and fun to eat!
Wuzetka Recipe - Delicious Black And White Chocolate Cake
Wuzetka is a famous Polish black and white cake. The delicious chocolate sponge cake with cream inside makes this cake hard to resist!
Cherry Cha Cha
If you're looking for a quick, easy and delicious no bake dessert for your next potluck or gathering, this Cherry Cha Cha is perfect! Made with canned cherries, Oreo cookie crumbs, whipped cream and marshmallows, it's easy to whip up last minute.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This gluten free pumpkin cake is super moist and surprising light. It’s the perfect fall-inspired dessert and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Gluten Free Lemon Squares Recipe
This is the best gluten free lemon squares recipe! They’re simple and easy to make and are tangy, citrusy, and gooey with an incredible shortbread crust!
Quick and Easy Gluten Free Blondies
Gluten Free Blondies are rich and chewy – it’s the perfect blonde brownie recipe! This easy chocolate chip blondie recipe will be a hit with everyone, gluten free or not!
Peach Cobbler Recipe [+Video]
Imagine a bubbly hot peach cobbler served up with ice-cold vanilla ice cream. It's a match made in heaven.
Peach Tiramisu Recipe (+VIDEO)
Peach-flavored tiramisu, prepared with Italian cookies and creamy layers. It's a kid-friendly tiramisu dessert!
Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Fudgy and decadent, this vegan double chocolate zucchini cake with it's rich chocolate ganache frosting will surely surprise you with almost 2 cups of fresh zucchini baked right in.
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are baked in a pan, a quick and super easy chocolate chip cookie recipe with no mixer and no chilling. You’ll love how soft and buttery these are!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies - with EXTRA Marshmallows!
With just five ingredients and LOTS of marshmallows, these Extra-Marshmallow Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars are the perfect treat to feed a crowd. Each gooey-chewy batch makes up to 48 bars and there’s no baking required, making these an ideal potluck dessert!
Bakery Swiss Roll Cake Recipe
This Swiss roll cake is light, airy, and incredibly fluffy! You can fill it with any jam or frosting then roll it up for a beautiful, elegant dessert!
Funfetti Poke Cake
This funfetti poke cake is a delicious and light cake perfect for family dessert or gatherings.
Easy Preacher Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Preacher cake is an old-fashioned recipe dating back to the days when preachers would often visit parishioners’ homes unannounced. This easy southern favorite could be prepared with items on hand, then topped with a cream cheese frosting for a simple yet delicious dessert!
Carrot Cake Sheet Cake Recipe with Caramel Sauce
This carrot cake sheet cake recipe is the perfect way to use up carrots. The salted caramel sauce on top makes it so delicious.
White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Blondies
These white chocolate snickerdoodle blondies are a quick and easy dessert to throw together!
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
A soft sugar bar cookie loaded with sprinkles covered with a thick layer of vanilla frosting!
Easy One Bowl Lemon Bars
These easy lemon bars can be made in one bowl and come together super fast. When citrus is in season, grab some lemons and make these easy lemon squares now!
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (Keto)
This keto no-bake strawberry cheesecake is creamy, dreamy, cheesecake topped with a fresh strawberry topping. It’s a delicious dessert that’s perfect for when you want to feed a crowd.
Peach Cobbler Recipe
This Peach Cobbler Recipe is made with fresh, juicy peaches and a tender buttery crust. This classic southern dessert will have your mouth watering before it’s even out of the oven!
Nutella S'mores Bars Recipe
Nutella S’mores Bars – the ultimate s’mores treat filled with Nutella, marshmallow creme, chocolate chips, and a dusting of graham cracker crumbs. You will fall in love with these!
Fresh Apple Cake {No Mixer Required + Video}
There's nothing better than fresh apple cake for an easy fall dessert. A tried and true family favorite from my mom's recipe box.
Blueberry Dump Cake
This Blueberry Dump Cake is the most delicious and easiest 3-ingredient dessert you will ever make! Sweet blueberries are baked with a scrumptious cobbler topping
Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies Recipe
What could possibly make blondie cookie bars any better? Delicious fruity raspberry and white chocolate, of course. You will love the rich decadence of this easy to make treat.
Best Easy Old Fashioned Lemon Bars
A classic Old-Fashioned recipe for Shortbread Lemon Squares are the most delicious dessert, anytime of the year! Simple ingredients, yielding extraordinary taste!
If you’re looking for easy desserts for potluck dinners, this list will help. You’ll find cakes and trifles as well as brownies and bars that transport easily and are super-easy to make. Which of these yummy desserts are you ready to try first?