Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Leave it to Southerners to do dessert right. We’re known to show our love through cake layers, pretty pies , an homemade cookies . But sometimes we find ourselves in a pinch without enough time to whip […]
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Leave it to Southerners to do dessert right. We're known to show our love through cake layers, pretty pies, an homemade cookies. But sometimes we find ourselves in a pinch without enough time to whip up an intricate creation, or we just want something simple and sweet without the fuss. Enter our 8x8 dessert recipes, which were made busy days and simple gatherings. From cakes to brownies, all these treats fit perfectly into an 8-inch pan with easy clean-up. You'll want to pull the Wacky Cake out of the recipe tin for a one-bowl (really, one pan) wonder and save the Strawberry-Rosé Snack Cake for a get-together with your girlfriends. Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches will bring out everyone's inner kid, and Lemon Tiramisu adds a bright, fresh spin to your springtime dessert table. With all these 8x8 dessert recipes, baking has never been easier.
Once you learn (if you don't already know) the secret to this cake, you'll understand that it earns its name. This cake comes together in one 8x8 pan—literally. You mix the ingredients right in before pushing the cake into the oven.
Fudgy brownies meet cool, rich vanilla ice cream for a treat that brings out the kid in everyone. The 8x8-inch pan will come in handy for assembly.
Two family favorites, banana bread and brownies, combine for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. If you find yourself with not quite enough bananas for a whole loaf of bread, try this recipe instead. It only requires one, and chocolate does the rest.
One of the South's favorite cakes gets the snack treatment. If it's really that simple (and it is a one-bowl wonder), then there's really no reason not to make it.
This summery cake will put those farm-fresh raspberries to excellent use. Swath it all in the decadent frosting and watch everyone line up for seconds.
Consider this cake a triple-threat: coconut milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and coconut chips. It's a tropical treat so good, you'll be eating it from breakfast to dessert.
Give the well-loved Italian dessert a springtime twist with lemon zest, extract, and pudding. It only requires eight ingredients and 15 minutes, making it an easy, last-minute Easter brunch addition.
Give the traditional banana pudding the summer rendition we all need: fresh strawberries. Assemble with graham crackers in an 8x8-inch pan for an easy, neat, pretty presentation.
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