Dessert doesn’t have to mean a sink full of dishes. And when you’re hosting a gathering with a long guest list, figuring out dessert can feel like a challenge. With sheet pan desserts, you can bake big batches of sweet treats with minimal effort and easy cleanup. From gooey cookie bars to sweet fruit bakes, these simple recipes deliver maximum flavor without the hassle.
Sheet Pan Brownies
If you’ve had school lunches, you’ve had something like these brownies. These sheet pan lunch lady brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and topped with a smooth frosting.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Brownies
Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Who doesn’t love carrot cake? This sheet version is a game-changer. It’s easier than a layer cake but just as tasty. The cream cheese icing is the perfect finishing touch!
Get the recipe: Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
White Texas Sheet Cake
Want a change from chocolate? Try this vanilla almond white Texas sheet cake. It’s light, fluffy, and has a hint of almond that for a delicious flavor.
Get the recipe: White Texas Sheet Cake
Funfetti Sheet Cake
Need to brighten someone’s day? This funfetti sheet cake will do the trick. It’s colorful and fun, great for birthdays or just because!
Get the recipe: Funfetti Sheet Cake
Blackberry Cheese Danish
Fancy something fruity? This blackberry cheese Danish is calling your name. It’s got a flaky crust, creamy filling, and juicy blackberries.
Get the recipe: Blackberry Cheese Danish
Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
Hello chocolate lovers! This Texas sheet cake is rich, moist, and super chocolatey. The pecan-studded frosting takes it to another level. It’s a Southern classic for a reason!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
Maple Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Can’t decide between cookies and cake? These maple-frosted sugar cookie bars are the answer. They’re soft, sweet, and topped with a maple frosting!
Get the recipe: Maple Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Fall baking just got easier with this pumpkin sheet cake. It’s packed with warm spices and topped with a cream cheese frosting. It’s like autumn on a plate!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Craving a fall treat? This caramel apple sheet cake is a winner. It’s super moist, packed with apples, and topped with a to-die-for caramel sauce. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners!
Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Fluffy Vanilla Cake with Buttercream
Sometimes simple is best. This fluffy vanilla tray bake with buttercream proves it. It’s soft, sweet, and perfect for any occasion. Plus, it’s so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before!
Get the recipe: Fluffy Vanilla Cake with Buttercream
