Betty Vance

Betty Vance
Betty Vance
Classic Homemade Desserts & Family Baking

Betty Vance, dessert curator – pies, cakes, breads and cozy bakes.

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Betty Vance's recipes center on the sweets that make a kitchen smell like home: desserts such as pumpkin pie with a gingersnap crust, easy cheesecake, glazed quick breads, streusel-topped coffee cakes and no-bake puddings. Her style is nostalgic but practical, with familiar flavors like maple, cinnamon, honey and cream cheese built into recipes that don't ask for specialty equipment.

Most of her work sits in the dessert category, with a few recipes reaching into breakfast and lunch, including simple breads and crackers that sit comfortably beside a sweet bake. Autumn baking is a recurring thread, though her collection also covers cakes, cookies and bars for any season. Each recipe is written with plain steps, realistic baking times and temperatures, and suggested substitutions, so a home baker can plan the bake around a busy day.

Browse her latest recipes below to find a centerpiece for a holiday table, a make-ahead treat for guests or an easy weekend bake for the family.

Latest recipes:

Pumpkin Spice Roll Cookies with Brown Sugar

Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Chewy and spiced Pumpkin Spice Cookies. Blotting the pumpkin puree removes excess water so they stay chewy instead of cakey. Great for autumn gatherings.

Guilt-Free Pumpkin Streusel Bars

Pumpkin Streusel Bars

4.00 (3 Ratings)

Pumpkin Streusel Bars with a golden oat crumble and smooth spiced center. Follow the step-by-step process to ensure the base stays firm. Ready in 1 hour.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes with Espresso

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Craving Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes? These treats use espresso powder for depth and a detailed baking process to ensure a moist, spice-forward crumb.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake with Coffee: Moist Crumb

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Want to bake a Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake with Coffee? This moist dessert uses a post-bake syrup and includes a detailed guide on preparing the cake.

Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Roll in 35 Minutes

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Ready in 35 min, this Pumpkin Roll uses whipped eggs for an airy sponge. Follow the step-by-step instructions for a smooth roll without snapping.

Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream: Rich and Spiced

Pumpkin Ice Cream

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Many home-made frozen treats turn out icy. This Pumpkin Ice Cream stays rich by using a spice infusion; includes a table on what each ingredient does.