a change at bettersweet…

It’s not often enough that we say thank you, for the continued support and patronage of our little bakery.  We do not take lightly the honor of being a part of so many celebrations in our community!

Bettersweet has been creating custom order cakes, cupcake orders and special holiday menus for nearly 18 years.  And this year, we find ourselves in uncharted waters as two of our family members are walking though medical challenges and need continued support and care.  While we have been attempting to balance the bakery’s needs with increased care giving over the past several months, we are at a point where the first priority is our family. 

This means, we are shifting to offering only custom order cupcakes at this time.

This change will be effective on September 1st, 2024.

Here’s a few key bits of information about this change:

~ At the end of August, our cake menu will be taken off of our website and we will be rolling out a new way to order; an order form on our website!  This will allow us to collect all the information needed for your cupcake order, while keeping communication streamlined and efficient, as time has become more precious than ever before.

~ We will continue to offer our full wedding services [including cakes, cupcakes and petite desserts]. 

~ For the time being, we will continue to offer our a la carte menus via Facebook.

~ We’re not sure what this holiday season will look like, but we’ll let you know as our plans are settled. 

~ We will be offering extra large cupcakes, a size that is perfect for you to add to your cupcake order and gift/serve to whomever you are celebrating.  

Thank you for supporting us.

Thank you for reaching out to other local bakeries if your celebration simply just calls for a cake. 

And thank you, for understanding. 

 

The Bettersweet Family: Curt, Jen, Margo & Abe. 

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Fruit Fest at Bettersweet!

July is sneaking up on us here at the bakery! So is this weekend, which is our first FRUIT FEST of the summer.

If you’ve been waiting for fruit tarts- your time is now.
OUR EUROPEAN INSPIRED FRESH FRUIT TARTS. If you have not tried these before or just need a refresh: they are 4 components: sweet and flaky pastry dough, baked to a slight crisp, whipped french custard with a tiny hint of lemon, fresh fruit including raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries and a final touch of just slightly sweet but very delicious glaze dotting the fruit on top.
~ Order deadline is Friday, 6/28 at 6 pm.  You may call, email or reply to our Facebook Post.
~ Pickup is ONLY on Saturday, 6/29 between 10-2 pm. Sorry, we won’t have any ready on Friday! These will be made fresh on Friday evening after we close.
~ Payment is cash or check.
~ Please only reserve items if you can make the pickup date and time window.
~ We will not be having a weekly a la carte menu for this week, but all extra cupcakes, scraps and other treats will be out in the lobby when we are open [Thursday/Friday/Saturday].
On to the treats! Remember, these are presales, so we’ll make as many as your order… by Thursday evening at 6 pm. ?
#1. GRANDE FRUIT TART. This is our largest size with a 9? diameter and easily serves 6-8 people. $38 each.
#2. MEDIUM FRUIT TART. This is well, our medium size with a 4.5? diameter. Perfect for 2 to share. $11 each.

#3. PETITE FRUIT TARTLETS. This is a box of 4 mini tarts, or tartlets. They are about 2.25? in diameter and of course, perfect for 1. So you can share with 3 friends or you can share with your self 4 times. Box of 4, $9.

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This menu is for anyone who has a mother. [That means you!]

We have plenty of goodies for a little something to tangibly tell your mom, anyone who has been like a mom or your kid’s mom- how much you appreciate them.   

Picking up your order:

Saturday, 5/11 between between 10-4 pm.  Please note, only items from our special Mother’s Day menu are available to pick up on 5/11.

Placing your order:

Can be done via email, or giving us a call at 920/893.0617.  Please denote your requested pick up time and please provide a contact phone number for your order. 
We do reply to every email and voicemail we receive!  If you don’t hear back from us in 2-3 business days, please contact us to make sure we received your order.  Order deadline is Wednesday 5/8 at 8 pm.

Paying for your order:

We accept cash or check for payment.

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On to the sweets!
Please note, the following Mother’s Day menu items will be available ONLY on Saturday 5/11.

Cakes! Enjoy a small cake or try a few different flavors!  Each of the following cakes comes in a 6″ single layer size, serving 2-3 generously.  

~ Razmon Delight:  one of our most popular signature cake starts with a raspberry vanilla batter, is filled with mascarpone lemon creme and finished with a touch of raspberry infused cream cheese frosting.  $24.   

~Peanut Square: this classic vanilla cake is filled with vanilla creme filling and frosted with our signature butter and then completely covered in freshly ground, salted Spanish peanuts. $24.  

~ Chocolate Coffee: this one is a hidden favorite on our menu! Milk chocolate cake with chocolate raspberry cappuccino creme filling and mocha butter frosting.  $22.

~ The Classic: what else could this be but french vanilla cake with raspberry compote creme filling and our signature butter frosting.  $22.

~ Cherry & Chocolate:  if you’ve had this filling, then you know why this flavor is on our menu.  Vanilla chocolate chip cake with crushed white chocolate cherry creme filling and bourbon butter frosting.  $24.

~ GLUTEN FREE, The Classic, but made gluten free!  $24.

 

Cupcakes!  We’ve brought 3 fruity cupcake flavors out of the recipe vault this year.  You also have the option to order this regular size cupcake assortment as either a half dozen box or dozen box.  The half dozen [$18] will have 2 of each flavor and the full dozen [$36] will have 4 of each flavor combination:

~ vanilla bean cupcake with strawberry rhubarb creme filling & brown butter frosting

~ fresh orange cupcake with white chocolate lavender creme filling & cream cheese frosting

~ coconut blueberry cupcake with lime curd creme filling & vanilla bean butter frosting

 

Treats!

French Macarons: From Elizabeth @ Cedar Springs Floral Co- “Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I have had so much fun putting together this year’s macaron box! Butterflies + florals + pastels make for a beautiful spring themed box that is perfect for all the moms we know! ??”

Due to their size, the butterfly macarons pictured will only be featured in the boxes of 12, however the floral macarons will still be included in the boxes of 6.  Head to our Facebook page to see a photo of these incredible cookies.  

Here are the flavors and details:
•Key Lime
•White Chocolate Raspberry Rose
•Lemon Poppy seed
•Brown Butter Milk Chocolate (the butterfly shape- only available in the boxes of 12)

•Box of 6 macarons for $13- contains 2 each of Key Lime, White Chocolate Raspberry Rose, and Lemon Poppy seed

•Box of 12 macarons for $25- contains 3 each of Key Lime, White Chocolate Raspberry Rose, Lemon Poppy seed, and Brown Butter Milk Chocolate

Lemon Sandwich Cookies:  These little gems have been a favorite for almost 17 years here at the bakery.  We traditionally only let them out at Christmas time but after their standing ovation on our Easter menu, here we go again.  Two lemon shortbread cookies are sandwiched with a zesty lemon creme filling and finished with a candied lemon piece. Refreshing and addicting.  $15, 1 generous baker’s dozen box.  

Abe’s Menu!

Heart Brownies: Our multi-chocolate recipe is cut out into hearts and decorated per Abe’s love for all things bakery!  $10 per box of 4 brownies.  

Cake Slice: vanilla cake tinted light pink with crushed chocolate creme filling and vanilla bean butter frosting.  Decorated with pretty sugar flowers and Abe’s creative touches.  $4 per slice.  

 

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Well then. It’s time to think about Easter. Feeling a little overwhelmed? Leave dessert to us!

Easter orders:

~are available for pick up ONLY on Saturday 3/30, between 10-4 pm. 
~will be accepted until 8 pm on Thursday, 3/28.
                                                              ~can be placed via email [jen@bettersweetbakery.com] or phone 920/893.0617

Please note~ if you’re looking for a custom cake or cupcake order, that can be placed for pick up on Friday, 3/29 from 12-6 pm.  We will be limiting the amount of custom orders we accept that weekend, to make room for all the festive goodies below!  

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Egg-citing Mini Cupcakes~ 

Everyone loves a little cupcake.  Some people love 3, while others love 8.  Whatever number sounds good to you, help yourself to two different variety boxes this holiday season.  

Hop To It box: Available as an assorted box only [4 of each flavor] of festively decorated treats.  $18/box.

~Golden vanilla w/ blueberry creme filling & vanilla bean butter frosting 
~Pastel vanilla sprinkle  w/ marshmallow crème filling & BSB’s signature butter frosting
~French vanilla w/ raspberry crème filling & signature butter frosting

Some Bunny box: Available as an assorted box only [4 of each flavor] of festively decorated treats.  $18/box.

~Milk chocolate w/ double chocolate fudge creme filling & cookies n’ cream butter frosting 
~Classic chocolate w/ crushed chocolate creme filling & signature butter frosting
~Vanilla chocolate chip w/ salted caramel & cocoa butter frosting

 

Spring Cakes~
Each of the cake flavors below are available in our short 8? size.  If you need more than the 6-8 servings that a short 8? size allows- order a second cake.  Who knows, you might stumble upon a new family favorite.  

The Best Ever Carrot Cake~ It’s been a few years since we’ve highlighted this now 17 year old recipe.  Our version of this classic has walnuts, pineapple and coconut and plenty of rich cream cheese frosting to round off your celebration.  8″short-$36.  

Bird’s Nest Cake~ An Easter favorite! Milk chocolate cake is baked with tiny chocolate chips, filled with our velvety fudge crème and finished with a layer of light chocolate frosting.  The entire cake is hand piped with small ‘twigs’ and the center is indented slightly, of course to hold room for some pretty speckled chocolate eggs.  Mama bird is perched on top, as you might expect. 8? short-$34.

Bunny FaceOur most requested combination ever, that we think it can appear on every holiday menu.  Light and airy French vanilla cake is filled with raspberry compote layered with vanilla creme filling and finished with our signature butter frosting.  It will be simply frosted in a pretty pale color with a whimsical bunny face on top!  8? short-$34.

Maple Cardamom Dream Cake~ Our newest creation! Fragrant spices are infused into a golden vanilla cake.  Filled with a cinnamon sugar creme and finished with our maple butter cream.  Decorated with lovely pastel spring flowers.  8″ short-$34.  

 

Brunch Bread~ Our sweet breads are absolutely perfect for your Easter weekend brunch,  a small gift for a neighbor or a thoughtful hostess gift.  We even have a brand new flavor for you to try!  $7.50 per loaf.  

Cherry Almond Poppy Seed [contains almonds]

Raspberry White Chocolate

Blackberry Lemon Sage

 

Sweet Treats~

Lemon Sandwich Cookies~ Sometimes we just need a cookie.  Enough said.  Always a best seller during our Christmas holiday, we’ve brought this recipe out of the vault.  Two zesty lemon shortbread cookies filled with lemon cream and topped with a candied lemon wedge and sparkly powdered sugar.  $15 per baker’s dozen box.

Monster Cookies, Easter Edition~ Margo is sneaking this recipe from the vault and creating one of our fan favorite cookies.  Filled with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, peanuts, pastel M&M™ candies,  $8 per baker’s half dozen.  [contains peanuts]

Easter Egg Brownies~  Abe is also taking one of our favorite recipes and adding a holiday twist.  Our well known chocolate brownies are egg shaped and frosted in different pastel colors.  $7 per box of 4.    

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Christmas time is here again… our version this year is a little simpler but just as sweet!

ORDERING INFORMATION: PLEASE READ

Whether you’ve experienced our Christmas season before or are new to the holidays here at Bettersweet– please take a few moments to look our calendar over carefully as it is set up a little differently this year.  On Friday 12/1 and Friday 12/29, only our standard menu [not our Christmas menu] items are available for custom orders.  On the other days that we are open in December, you will see listed what is available to order. 

Visit our lobby during open hours for extra goodies and a fine selection of treats available for walk in purchase. Each menu item may not be available everyday.

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list version here: https://bettersweetbakery.com/a-la-carte-menu/

 

Christmas orders can be placed at any time.  Payment options: cash or check.

On Friday 12/15 we’ll be hosting our annual TWIGHLIGHT HOURS from 5-8 pm.  Giveaways, samples and Abe’s annual hot cocoa sale!  You won’t want to miss this evening. 

We will be showcasing some local artisan talent again this year in our lobby.  You can find some unique and hand crafted gifts beyond bakery treats. 

Thank you for your continued support of our little bakery. 

Merry Christmas from Curt, Jen & the Bettersweet Team

 

CHRISTMAS  COOKIES  Can be ordered two different ways:

  1. As individual flavors by the dozen. For example, 1 dozen ‘gingerbread trees’.  Minimum order 1 baker’s dozen per flavor, $14. 
  2. As a pre assorted gift box, flavors from the cookie list below:

Petite~ 1/2 dozen pre assorted box.  Perfect for a simple gift or just a little taste. $8

Deluxe~1.5 dozen pre assorted box. A lovely array of flavors with a couple of extras of course! $20

Grand~ 2.5 dozen pre assorted box.  The ultimate gift!  A very  generous amount of cookies.  $30

If you would like to request specific flavors, they must be ordered by the dozen as the pre assorted boxes are put together daily with the  flavor variety that is being created at that time.

* Contains nuts.  Nut free assortment boxes may be ordered ahead of time.

EXTRA ASSORTED BOXES & SMALLER GIFT PACKAGES WILL BE IN OUR LOBBY DURING OPEN HOURS, AS AVAILABLE. 

 

THIS  YEAR’S  COOKIE  LIST

Lemon Sandwich Cremes

Coffee Chocolate Hearts

Gingerbread Trees

Pistachio Dipped Rounds*

Vanilla Bean Almond Glazers*

Hot Cocoa Supreme

Raspberry Linzer *

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints

Classic Almond Spritz

Eggnog Spice Shortbread

Cardamom Honey Snowflakes

White Chocolate Holiday Trees

 

DIY COOKIE KIT

This DIY box comes with a generous baker’s dozen of freshly baked cutout cookies, our signature butter frosting, and several containers of festive sprinkles & edible decorations.    $22 per kit.

Want to add an extra dozen cookies?  Looking for cookies without the kit?  $14 per unfrosted dozen.

DIY kits available on 12/9, 12/15, 12/21 & 12/22.

 

CHRISTMAS CAKES                                                                                         

The following four cakes are available as either  8” short [serves 6-8] $34 or 8” tall [serves 12-14] $50.

 BLACK FOREST ~ Your celebration centerpiece!  This light chocolate cake is filled with a specialty cherry whipped crème and our own slow simmered cherry compote.  Finished with  chocolate curls and a touch of fudge.  

PEPPERMINT BLISS ~ Vanilla bean meets white chocolate in this light and refreshing cake.  The filling is a striking shade of dusty pink dotted with bits of peppermint white chocolate.  Finished with signature butter frosting and decorated in red, white and silver touches.   

WINTER WOODLAND~ Our reimaging of the French Buche de Noel, this golden vanilla butter cake is filled with your choice of either chocolate mousse creme or mocha hazelnut mousse creme.  Lightly frosted with cocoa butter and flaked chocolate to look like the bark of a freshly snowed on forest stump.  Complete with holly, mushrooms and of course, a cardinal.  

SANTA CLAUS ~ Cocoa-mint cake filled with velvety fudge & then frosted with a minty butter cream to image Kris Kringle himself.  Also available without mint.

 

LOVELY LITTLE LOAF CAKES 

Each serves 6-8 guests, $15 each.

LEMON RICOTTA ~ This combination of refreshing lemon and classic pound cake finished with a light glaze has become a holiday classic. 

APPLE FRITTER~ Cinnamon vanilla cake, fresh apples and a simple sugared glaze.  You won’t save this one for the dinner guests. 

FROSTED GINGERBREAD~ Nostalgia of days past, this traditional cake is perfect for an afternoon treat or weekend brunch. 

CHRISTMAS MARBLE~ Swirls of red and green through this vanilla cake will remind you of childhood.  Simply frosted white with sprinkles on top!

 

VINTAGE BUNDT CAKES 

Each serves 8-10 guests, $28.

HOLIDAY EGGNOG ~ This one is from the vault, circa 2011.  A decadent and buttery bundt topped with a rum glaze & sliced almonds. 

BAKLAVA ~  A brand new menu item!  A classic bundt cake with a honey infused nut topping [pistachios, almonds and walnuts].  Lightly glazed and finished with a touch of edible gold. 

 

SIGNATURE TREATS

CHOCOLATE DIPPED SAMMIES

Our hand crafted sammie sandwich cookies are half dipped in rich chocolate, drizzled with a   little dark & white chocolate and finished with a touch of edible  glitter.  Half dozen box, $12.

CAROLE’S GRASSHOPPER SQUARES

A rich chocolate base is  layered with a delicious minty cream and then covered in a decadent chocolate ganache.  1 piece box, $5.

ROSEMARY MAPLE PECANS

When everyone you know asks for these spiced nuts for gifts, you know they’re good.  Simple ingredients of butter,  maple syrup, rosemary and spice keep these toasted nuts healthy and just a bit sweet.  Half pound bag, $10. *

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

Our rendition of this childhood favorite.  A perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate goodness.   12 piece box, $16. *

 

BRUNCH BREADS

$7.50 per loaf.

Eggnog Cherry Pecan *

Lemon Blackberry Poppy Seed

Mocha Chocolate Chip

White Chocolate Raspberry

 

FESTIVE SNACK MIX

This nut free mix has all the best : crunchy, sweet, and familiar flavors that will keep you wondering what you’ll enjoy on your next nibble.

Kris Kringle Mix, $5.50/bag, each bag is heat sealed & decorated, approximately 2 generous cups.

 

ABE’S MENU

Cutout Cookies~ Enjoy Abe’s delicious cookies as well as his growing decorating skills.  $8 per box of 4.  Available on 12/8, 12/9, 12/22 and 12/23.

Christmas Tree Popsicles~ don’t worry… these won’t melt!  Chocolate brownies are shaped like trees, dipped in chocolate and whimsically decorated [and yes, they are on a stick!]  From one kiddo to another– they are perfect for the chocolate lover on your list.  $5 per container of 2. 

 

MARGO’S MENU

TEA CRÈME TARTS

A buttery sweet crust is filled with a tea infused baked custard.  Think crème brulee texture– smooth, creamy and incredibly decadent.  Simple edible decorations make this new menu item festive and lovely. 

Available in either earl grey or chai flavor.  $30 per tart.

 

FRENCH MACARONS   6 pc. box – $13  &  12 pc. box –  $25

Week One: available 12/7, 12/8 & 12/9

6 pc box has 2 each: Eggnog, Pistachio Raspberry, Chocolate Cheesecake

12 pc box has 3 each: Eggnog, Pistachio Raspberry, Chocolate Cheesecake, Peppermint

Week Two: available 12/14, 12/15 & 12/16

6 pc box has 2 each: Cranberry Orange, Gingerbread, Brown Butter Vanilla Bean

12 pc box has 3 each: Cranberry Orange, Gingerbread, Brown Butter Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Mint

Week Three: available 12/21, 12/22 & 12/23

6 pc box has 2 each: Peppermint, Eggnog, Cherry Cheesecake

12 pc box has 3 each: Peppermint, Eggnog, Cherry Cheesecake, Chocolate    Caramel

Week Four: available 12/29

6 pc box has 2 each: White Chocolate, Espresso, Raspberry

12 pc box has 3 each: White Chocolate, Espresso, Raspberry, Salted Caramel

 

THANKS FOR CHECKING OUT OUR 2023 CHRISTMAS MENU.  WE HOPE TO CREATE SOMETHING DELICIOUS FOR YOU THIS SEASON.

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