A Dozen Desserts To Make In Your 8x8 Pan
It's sometimes easy to overlook that 8x8 square pan sitting on the back of your pantry shelf in favor of its round counterparts or the much larger 9x13 option. But this handy bakeware can create a wide variety of sweet treats sized just right for a smaller household. Use it to bake up a batch of brownies, lemon bars, or cinnamon rolls. And who says cake has to be circular? Whip together chocolate wacky cake, blueberry buckle, or a sweet vanilla cake for your 8x8. Your options are endless with this workhorse pan.
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Lemon Bars
A tender shortbread base is loaded up with tangy lemon filling and then finished off with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Reviewer JOANMANZ says, "These are wonderful. Light lemony and easy to make. Will use this recipe over and over again."
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Busy Mom Peach Cobbler
It doesn't get much easier than this classic Southern dessert. By utilizing convenience ingredients like self-rising flour and canned peaches, you'll be able to throw this recipe together in mere minutes.
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Deep Dish Brownies
You only need a handful of ingredients to create these decadent brownies in your 8x8 dish. We couldn't say it better than naples34102, "I was pleased with these deep, dark, chocolatey, moist, fudgy brownies. "
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Wacky Cake
"A brain child of the depression era when ingenious cooks developed a cake that could be made without expensive and scarce ingredients," says Mary Knipe. Without any milk or eggs required, this handy cake bakes up using entirely pantry staples.
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Soft Cinnamon Rolls
Make a sweet treat for brunch this weekend with this simple recipe. Throw together the dough the evening before, then in the morning bake them in your 8x8 pan to create these indulgent treats.
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Blueberry Muffin Cake
Can't decide between muffins or coffee cake? This recipe doesn't make you choose! The vanilla dough is speckled with fresh blueberries and topped with a cinnamon-infused brown sugar crumble.
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Mama's Blackberry Cobbler
Five ingredients are all that's required to create this wow-worthy cobbler. Warm and gooey straight out of the oven, the only thing that improves this rich dessert is a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Apple Bars
Chopped pieces of sweet apple combine with crunchy walnuts for a these toothsome dessert bars. "This recipe was delicious and hassle free," says reviewer SNOWHWHITE. "It made the whole house smell amazing."
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Blueberry Buckle
A cross between a cake, a pie, and a cobbler, the buckle is a dessert that's sure to satisfy. This version is loaded up with fresh blueberries, a pinch of cinnamon, and plenty of butter.
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Vegan Basic Vanilla Cake
No one will guess that this recipe is made with zero eggs or dairy. Flavored with vanilla extract and a dash of almond extract for depth, it's the perfect canvas for topping with a rich frosting or fresh fruit before serving.
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MMMMM... Brownies
With a gooey center and crinkly top, this recipe is the embodiment of brownie perfection. CookingCutie says, "I will NEVER use brownie mix again since this recipe is super easy and even more tasty!"
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Chef John's Lemon Bars
There's no better use of your 8x8 pan than this stand-out recipe. "This is one of my favorite cookies of all time, although technically they're closer to a pie than a cookie," says Chef John. "Nothing prepares you for that intense, awesome sweet-tart lemon flavor and custard, perfectly contrasted against that crisp, sweet buttery shortbread cookie."