did you know there are only 10 more Fridays until Christmas? [you’re welcome]… but first Halloween.

We will be accepting Halloween orders until Tuesday evening, 10/28, and pick up will be available on:
Thursday, 10/30; 1-6 pm
Friday, 10/31; 1-6 pm
*We will have any extra goodies available in our lobby during both pick up days/times.  No guarantees on how much we will have, but we will have some extras.

On to the goodies…

~ HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES: an assortment of whimsical and artistic designs, perfect for the kids [and kids at heart] in your world. This year to include some new designs!  [$14/dozen. Minimum order 1 dozen]

~CHOCOLATE MUMMY BROWNIES: last year’s fan favorite!  our six chocolate brownie recipe is cut in large circles and frosted to resemble a super cute, friendly mummy face.  [$10/box of 6.  Minimum order 1 box].

~ BABY BOO OREOS: have you ever tried our signature homemade oreo like cookie?  If yes, you know what we are talking about.  If not, WELL THEN!  For the upcoming holiday, we’ve gone smaller and colorful!  Don’t miss out on these bite size sweets.  [$6/dozen, minimum order 1 dozen package]

~MONSTER MASH SIZED CUPCAKES:  one of our new creations this fall!  enjoy an extra oversized caramel apple cupcake.  Caramel cake is baked with fresh apples, filled with our signature vanilla creme and frosted with a cinnamon apple butter cream.  Topped with either fresh toasted pecans or chocolate candies.  Individually packaged on a stick in clear window boxe… perfect for a tasty gift!  [$4.50 per cupcake, Minimum order 1 oversized cupcake].

~TRICK OR TREAT CUPCAKES;  each 1 dozen box includes an assortment of the following three flavors [4 of each flavor] in our MINI cupcake size:
Fun-illa-fetti [black and orange sprinkles] w/ double vanilla creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.
Milk chocolate w/ caramel oreo creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.
Butter vanilla w/ pumpkin creme filling, cream cheese frosting.
[$12/dozen of MINI size.  Includes box fee and holiday decorations, in particular our cutie creeper sugars.  Minimum order 1 dozen.]

~BOO & EEK HOT COCOA:  remember our delicious french vanilla hot cocoa jars from last Christmas?  We’ll we’ve brought it back, but this time the jars are decked out in festive decor.  [$7/pint jar.  Minimum order 1 jar.  NEW THIS YEAR: pack of 3 half pint jars.  Packaged together in a fantastic display of orange and black.  $12/set of 3 half pints]

a few updates for the rest of our fall season…

~We will be posting our THANKSGIVING MENU online and sending it out via email on Wednesday, 10/29.  All of the details will be there, so if you are thinking ahead [always appreciated], we have you covered.
~Then our HOLIDAY MENU will be posted and emailed out on 11/13 [two weeks prior to Thanksgiving].  If you haven’t experienced our Holiday menu in prior years, you are in for a treat… many treats that is.  This is our busiest and most exciting season of the year.
~Our hours change from Thanksgiving through New Years.  These pick up times are firmly set so that we can professionally manage the sheer volume of holiday orders we receive.
~Bettersweet will be closed for our annual winter break from January 1st-16th.  We like to give everyone an early heads up!

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it’s finally summer, and that means it’s time for the Elkhart Lake Farmer’s Market.

Starting next weekend, Saturday 6/7, you can visit our booth downtown Elkhart Lake!  8:30-12:30 pm, RAIN OR SHINE!!! We are located on the lawn across from the red depot building.  Right on the corner, look for our sage green pop up tent.  We are planning to be there every Saturday this summer.

We are often asked what we have availible at the market.  Weekly we include a variety of homemade pies, cake slices, muffins, cupcakes, european fresh fruit tarts, peanut squares, brownies and other items we might be trying out recipe wise.  Most incredibly worth your stop!

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May brings showers [snow], flowers and of course, happy mother’s day!

MOTHER’S DAY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THURSDAY, 5/8 AT 6 PM.
PICK UP IS FRIDAY, 5/9 1-6 PM OR SATURDAY, 5/10 9-12 NOON

‘Thanks Mom!’  MINI Cupcake Box

Order an assortment of three cupcake flavors:
~Pink Lemonade:  a fresh strawberry cupcake is filled with a zesty and sweet lemonade creme, finished with a lemon infused BSB butter frosting
~Almond Joy: coconut & almond flavored vanilla cake is baked with 3 types of crushed chocolate and generously filled with our signature vanilla creme.  Frosted with our BSB’s butter and flaked coconut.
~Chocolate Raspberry: this great duo of flavors is filled with a cheesecake creme and topped with our mildly chocolate cocoa butter frosting.

Minimum order 1 dozen: either a single flavor or an assortment box [4 of each flavor].  $12, includes box fee.

Need a treat for your celebration hostess?

Why not arrive in style with a box of 3 petite tea breads?
Choose from the following flavors:
Raspberry Cream
Almond Cherry Poppy Seed
Blueberry Citrus
Strawberry Chocolate Chip
Apple Cinnamon

Assorted box of 3 flavors: $12,  gift wrapped for your convenience!

PEANUT SQUARE CUPCAKES…. WHAT??!!

Over sized [perfect for sharing!] vanilla cupcakes baked in red decorative tulip wrappers are filled with a simple vanilla creme and frosted with our BSB signature butter, and then rolled in our freshly ground roasted peanuts.
Salty and sweet… delish!
Minimum order 4 over sized cupcakes, $10.

GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL

Purchase a $25.00 gift certificate and receive a $5.00 coupon good off your next order.

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Well… hello spring! take a peek into our easter goodies menu… and a few other sweet deals!

Easter orders:

~are available for pick up on Friday 4/18th,  1-6 pm or Saturday 4/19th, 9-3 pm.
~will be accepted until 6 pm on Wednesday 3/27.

FOR SOME-BUNNY SPECIAL CUPCAKES:
These spring favorites have made it onto our menu once again! We’ve taken our best selling cupcake [french vanilla cupcakes w/ raspberry creme filling & BSB’s butter frosting] and dressed them up a bit…by adding some fresh vanilla bean to the filling and a touch of whimsy with our super cute bunny sugars. Perfect for those little sweet tooths after an egg hunt. Minimum order 1 dozen $22/dozen

CHEESECAKES TO PLEASE:
Lemon Raspberry~ A zesty vanilla-cookie like crust begins this desserts journey into the delicious. Layers of fresh raspberry and tart lemon cheesecake are finished with our fresh amaretto hinted raspberry compote. Certain to inspire mouthwatering at any Easter celebration. 9 in $38

White Chocolate Coconut~ Spring has arrived!… at least to your taste buds.  Coconut is used in several forms in this bright and sunny colored treat.  9 in $38

Turtle~ multiple layers of chocolate and white cheesecake are balanced with toasted pecans, fresh caramel sauce and of course, a little bit of delicious chocolate.  9 in $40

Cappuccino~ this one is unbelievable.  Each layer has balanced coffee, chocolate and espresso flavors.  We may submit this one to the Alterra headquarters… $42.
SPRING CAKES:

Springtime Vanilla Blueberry~  Our golden butter vanilla cake is layered with a refreshing mixture of our blueberry orange compote and sweet vanilla creme.  Finished with cream cheese frosting and cherry sugar decorations.  8in  $30

The BEST EVER Carrot Cake~ This recipe has been perfected over time with distinctive fillings and our own orange essence cream cheese frosting.  It’s been said, this cake will change your life!  8 in $36

HOLIDAY BUILD-A-CAKE:

1. Pick your shape:  bunny or cross

2.  Pick your cake flavor: double chocolate chunk or Tahitian butter vanilla

3.  Pick your filling flavor: Oreo, orange cognac, or eclair

4.  Pick your frosting flavor: cream cheese or BSB’s signature butter

Serves 12-16 guests.  $28-30 [flavors listed above are from our specialty categories]. Simplistic springtime decorations will finish each cake.

EASTER EGG CUTOUTS:

Over sized egg shaped cookies are decorated with a pastel tie-dye look, and finished  with artistic lines and dots…. as if the Easter Bunny had visited himself!  Minimum order 1 dozen over sized cookies, $12/dozen.

HOLIDAY HOMEMADE OREOS:
Can’t wait until summer?  Thinking about those tempting little chocolate filled sandwich cookies from the farmer’s market?  We’ll, you’re in luck!  Our signature homemade oreos are boxed by the dozen, complete with festive colored pastel filling.
1 dozen box, $7.50.

SUNDAY BRUNCH TEA BREADS:

The perfect accompaniment for your weekend brunch or a simple and elegant hostess gift.  BSB’s breads are delicious, moist and come with a decorative ribbon and label.  Minimum order 1 loaf per flavor.  $6/loaf.

Lemon Poppy Seed

Cherry Coconut, new!

Blueberry Citrus

Raspberry Cream

EGG-CITING OVER SIZED CUPCAKE BOX:

Sometimes you just need one really big cupcake.  Sometimes you have three friends with you.  [and sometimes you don’t… but still need 4].  In any case, you’ll be happy to pick up a box of 4 over sized cupcakes.  Available as a box of 4 [all one flavor] or mixed [2 of each flavor]. Minimum order 1 box, $12/box.
This year’s selection is: coconut creme or banana split cupcakes.

SPECIAL DIETS INDEED!

SUZY Q CUPCAKES:
As featured on 1420 am, by our favorite afternoon DJ, these grain free, sugar free, dairy free, and of course, gluten free cupcakes are unique and delish!  Vanilla cupcakes with coconut flakes and chocolate chunks and a honey orange frosting.
Minimum order 1/2 dozen box, $15

GLUTEN FREE HOLIDAY CAKE:
Our vanilla bean cake can be filled with either raspberry creme or blueberry compote creme, finished with our BSB butter frosting.  Simplistic Easter holiday decor included.  9″ single layer gluten free cake, $22.

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Don’t let the leprechauns find your sweets…

Your friends at Bettersweet aren’t interested in cabbage or green beer. Sorry, folks, but you’ll have to find those treats somewhere else. What we are interested in, however, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style.
PICKUP HOURS: Friday 3/14, 1-6 pm OR Saturday 3/15, 9-noon.
Orders will be accepted until Thursday evening, 3/13.
We will not be having a surplus goodies email this week.

CURT’S ‘VERY CHOCOLATE, VERY STOUT’ CAKE:

This deep chocolate cake partners with the strong, dark flavors of Guinness to create a culinary masterpiece.  A thin layer of ganache-whipped frosting makes this treat truly delish!  8″ $34.

COIN COOKIES

Due to popular request, we’re offering a version of our signature cutout cookies this year.  A variety of circle sized frosted cookies, edged in gold sparkle and imprinted with different monetary amounts.  The kind of change they won’t take at the bank.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies, $12/dozen.

POT-O-GOLD CUPCAKES

~ vanilla chocolate chip with irish cream creme filling, cocoa butter frosting.

~ ‘green’ french vanilla with mint creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.

~ white chocolate with kalhua creme filling, mocha butter frosting [our newest frosting flavor… absolutely superb!].

 All cupcakes are finished with gold sprinkles and shamrock sugars.

Minimum order 1 dozen per flavor OR 1 dozen assortment [4 of each flavor]. $22 per dozen.

MINTED CHOCOLATE CRUNCH CAKE

Created to cure the ‘last box of girl scout cookes’ dilemma, this light chocolate cake is filled with three layers of crème and crunch. Finished with a striking pale green frosting and even more cookie crunch. 8in $30

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