8x8 dessert recipes

A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate glaze. I like to garnish each square with a coffee bean. —Michelle Tiemstra, Lacombe, Alberta

Indulge away! These desserts are the perfect size for a sweet treat without a ton of tempting leftovers.

With these brownie mix recipes, you can serve a gorgeous dessert that no family member will realize started with a box from the store. Boxed brownie mix is great on its own, but these brownie desserts prove that when it's dressed up a bit, it can be show-stopping.

Sour cream apple cake is made with tender apples, tangy sour cream and a spiced brown sugar topping. Enjoy the cake with coffee as a glorious way to wake up.

Let me tell you about the day these Lemon Crumb Bars saved my sanity. It was the middle of a heatwave, my AC was on the fritz, and I was desperately craving something refreshing. That's

In the realm of desserts, there are those recipes

This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate. It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

Looking for a cake that's just the right size for a family of 4-5? We love our 8x8 cakes, and today on the blog, I've got a roundup of our favorites. Chocolate, vanilla, and pumpkin, plus small batch frosting for topping - something for everyone!

This Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars Recipe is one you'll want to keep!! All of my shortbread loving friends will understand when they taste the apple..

"This recipe is a family favourite, served warm as dessert, plain or with a scoop of ice cream. My family also likes it cold as a coffee cake. But the lemon sauce topping makes this traditional dessert a little different, enhancing the flavour of the blueberries." —Maureen Carr, Carman, Manitoba