When it comes to Southern gatherings and celebrations, it’s safe to say that bigger is often better.
From your batches of biscuits to pitchers of sweet tea,moreis actually just right.
That’s why we’ve come to love our9x13 baking paneven more than our round ones.

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Here are our favorite 9x13 cake recipes of all time.
We like to serve this one slightly warm with vanilla ice cream on top.
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Who needs a campfire when you have this recipe?
Not only does it look stunning, but it tastes incredible too.
you’re able to’t argue with the fluffiest, most moist sheet cake ever.

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Top with chocolate-cream cheese frosting and watch this cake quickly disappear.
The dried pineapple rings are technically optional, but make the cake extra pretty.
Pumpkin-spiced cream cheese frosting and a garnish of chopped Heath bars create the ultimate topping.

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Make and serve this dessert in your 9x13 baking pan for ultimate portability for all of your fall parties.
Peanut Butter Cake
This easy-to-make peanut butter-flavored cake feeds a crowd and uses mostly pantry staples.
Buttermilk is the Southern-secret ingredient that makes this cake moist.

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Buttermilk adds a little tang, and strawberry-flavored gelatin adds a pretty, berry pink color to the cake.
It won’t disappoint, especially at any spring or summer gathering.

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