Easter orders:

Just a bit of housekeeping and bits of information:

~ Our regular weekly hours for custom pickups are currently Thursdays from 4-7 pm and Fridays from 12-7 pm.

~ The bakery will be closed on Thursday 3/3 and Friday 3/4 to accommodate an out-of-town event.

~ The bakery will be closed the weeks of 3/21 and 3/28 to allow our decorator time to recover from surgery.   We look forward to reopening again for pickups on Thursday 4/7.  Thank you for understanding!

~ We don’t cover cakes with fondant and we’re not able to legally recreate any licensed characters, logos, fonts or images.

~ If you’re looking for the French macarons you’ve seen on a few of menus, those are actually created by Elizabeth of Cedar Springs Flower Copany.  To see what she has available or request a custom order, please feel free to contact her: cedarspringsflowerco@gmail.com

 

Valentine’s menu items can be ordered through Thursday, 2/10 at noon  and are available for pick up ONLY on:

Saturday, 2/12:  9-3 pm

Here’s how to order:    email- bettersweetbakery@gmail.com OR phone- 920/893.0617

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FRENCH MACARONS FROM ELIZABETH @ CEDAR SPRINGS FLOWER CO.~

If you haven’t tried Elizabeth’s fabulous macarons yet- you have no excuse at Valentine’s Day!  Perfect for gift giving, her boxes are filled with 6 macarons, 2 each of the following flavors: chocolate caramel, white chocolate raspberry, and red velvet.  Each box of 6 is a steal at $12.  And for a few of you who might want to splurge in your gifting, she has 6 dozen boxes available, with the addition of a lovely fourth flavor: strawberry cheesecake.  [12 pc boxes are $24]

‘LOADS-O-CHOCOLATE’ BROWNIES~

The world would be quite topsy turvey if we didn’t include our brownies on our V-Day menu.  Enjoy a box of 6 heart shaped frosted brownies [and see if you can pick out the six different chocolates that we use to create them!]  Box of 6, $12.

CUPID’S LOVELY LAVA CUPS~

 Special for this time of year, you’ll receive a box of 6 individually portioned lava cakes.  Baked in a free-standing fluted cup, these lava cakes are ready for your dessert table.  Simply microwave for 20-30 seconds, add ice cream and splurge.  Instructions will be included.  Unlike most of our custom goodies, these treats are freezer friendly. Half dozen box, $14.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT DIY COOKIE BOX~

Inspired by everyone’s love of frosting cutout cookies but maybe not their love of baking them…  we’ve created a box of various sized heart shaped cutout sugar cookies.   Included is a generous container of tinted butter cream, festive sprinkles and a baker’s HALF DOZEN cookies.  $12 per kit.  

CHOCOLATE DIPPED SAMMIES~

Our famous sammie sandwich cookies have a tinted filling, are half dipped in decadent chocolate, drizzled with a little more chocolate and finished with a touch of edible silver glitter. Half dozen box, $9.

ABE’S SPECIAL SPRINKLE COOKIES~

This creative baker is planning to add a little tint of festive color to his nearly famous cookie recipe.  Soft and sweet, with all the love a little person can muster.  $3 per half dozen.  

LOVE BUG’S CUPCAKES~

This year, we’ve filled our over-sized cupcakes with love [but not bugs].  Minimum order 1 oversized cupcake, $5.  Each cupcake will be individually boxed and decorated, perfect for a little gift!  Choose from the following flavors:

Car bomb [perhaps for the gentleman in your world]- chocolate stout cupcake w/ irish creme filling & whiskey bourbon butter frosting.  Finished with a bit of chocolate decor.

Festive sprinkle [perfect for a kiddo of any age]- pink & red vanilla sprinkle cupcake filled with marshmallow sprinkle creme and frosted with our signature butter and finished with edible hearts.

The classic [you can’t go wrong with this one]- french vanilla cupcake w/ raspberry compote creme filling & signature butter frosting.  Edible white chocolate curls finish this masterpiece.  

Fantastically Fruity [unique but lovely]- Fresh orange chocolate chip w/ blackberry pomegranate compote creme filling & sangria kissed butter frosting.  Simply decorated in festive colors.  

SHOW YOUR LOVE GIFT BAGS~

We’ve been highlighting & creating various bags for over two years now for you to send out a little encouragement into the world around you.  This holiday’s gift bag will be filled with the following treats:

~ 1/2 pound bag of cinnamon honey nut granola

~ 2 chocolate dipped sammies

~ 1 over sized cupcake [choose one flavor from the four options listed in this menu]

~ 6 of Abe’s holiday special sprinkle cookies

Let us know if you’d like us to add a personalized note.  $15 per bag. 

CHEESECAKE FOR ONE~

For anyone who really is just looking for an individual treat, this option might be perfect.  Choose from the following four cheesecake flavors- you’ll receive one generous slice to enjoy or gift.  $5 per slice. 

Turtle, Cappuccino, Vanilla bean [with berry topping], or Strawberry & Cream [a new recipe for us- chocolate cookie crust with a layer of both strawberry and vanilla cheesecake on top.  

COOKIES FOR ONE~

Our last menu item may be the sweetest way to express your sentiment this holiday.  A large heart shaped sugar cookie is frosted, partially covered in tiny festive sprinkles and inscribed, “i love you”.  $5 per cookie, individually packaged.  

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Visit our lobby during open hours [listed below at the bottom of the menu or here: http://bettersweetbakery.com/contact/ ] for extra goodies and a fine selection of treats available for walk in purchase.

Keep an eye on our A La Carte menu page via our website and our Facebook page for specials, sales and well… anything we might want to surprise you with.

We will also be hosting a few pop up shops within the lobby to showcase some local talent.

Only items from this menu may be picked up up on 12/23.  You are welcome to pick up custom cake and cupcake orders for Christmas weekend on 12/21 or 12/22. 

New this year!  Twilight hours on 12/17 & 12/21!  Open late for your gift browsing and truly– your sweet tooth. 

Thank you for your continued support of our little bakery. 

Merry Christmas from Curt, Jen & the Bettersweet Team

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BETTERSWEET BAKERY– 14 YEARS OF DELCIOUS & AMAZING!

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

Order by email:  bettersweetbakery@gmail.com OR  phone:  920.893.0617

Bakery address:  N6947 Jennifer Drive Plymouth  WI  53073

Any item throughout our menu with * contains nuts.

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CHRISTMAS COOKIES  can be ordered two different ways:

1. As individual flavors by the dozen.  For example, 1 dozen ‘gingerbread trees’.  Minimum order 1 dozen per flavor, $10.
2. As a pre assorted gift box, flavors from the cookie list below:

Petite~ 1/2 doz. pre assorted box.  Perfect for a simple gift or just a little taste. $6

Deluxe~1.5 dozen pre assorted box.  A lovely array of flavors with a couple of extras of course! $16

Grand~ 2.5 dozen pre assorted box.  The ultimate gift! A generous amount of cookies. $26

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 a variety of what is being created at that time.

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

THIS YEAR’S COOKIE LIST

Lemon Sandwich Cremes 

Caramel Cashew *

Eggnog Spice Shortbread

Gingerbread Trees

Mocha Hearts

Pistachio Dipped Rounds *

White Chocolate Cranberry

Classic Almond Spritz

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints

Raspberry Linzer *

Cardamom Honey Snowflakes

Orange Cranberry Gems

Deep Chocolate Salted Caramel

Winter Fruit Hazelnut Thumbprints *

White Chocolate Holiday Trees

Vanilla Bean Almond Crescents *

DIY COOKIE KIT

Thinking of spending some time with your kids or grandkids decorating cutout cookies this season?? 

What if you didn’t have to bake the cutouts or gather the decorating supplies! 

Bettersweet has put together the solution in our annual classic sugar cookie kits.

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 decorating choices.   

$20 per kit

$24 per gluten free kit

Want to add an extra dozen cookies?  Looking for cookies without the kit?

$12 per unfrosted dozen

$16 per unfrosted dozen gluten free

New this year!  Request chocolate cutout cookies for you kit or unfrosted cookie order.  Sorry, not available in gluten free.

CHRISTMAS CAKES  

8” short [serves 6-8]  $26 &  8” tall [serves 12-14] $42

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.  

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.

MERRY & BRIGHT~ vanilla bean chocolate chip cake is filled with a cranberry pomegranate compote crème and finished with a whipped raspberry ganache cocoa butter.  Such a striking mixture of winter time fruits & decadent chocolate accents. 

CHRISTMAS MORNING ~ A lovely vanilla cake is filled with fresh orange curd crème, topped with our signature chocolate ganache and finished with sliced almonds around the edges.  A dusting of dark chocolate cocoa powder and touch of lavish edible gold glitter. *

COFFEE & CREME~ one of our newer cake flavors of coffee espresso is filled with whipped custard crème & delicately finished with mocha butter & a variety of chocolate covered coffee beans. 

FIRST FROST~ this triple vanilla creation is light and sparkly.  Vanilla bean cake is filled with crushed white chocolate crème and frosted with our signature butter.  Decorated in icy blue rosettes with edible snowflakes. 

MARBLE ELF~ red and green swirled vanilla cake is filled with a marshmallow sprinkle crème & finished with highly festive décor: red & white stripes on the side, a green ’top’ and sparkly, swirly candies.  

WINTER WOODLAND~ our rendition 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.  

LOAF CAKES

Each loaf cake serves 6-8 guests,  $12.

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

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

BRUNCH BREADS

 $6.75 per loaf.  Chose from 5 fantastic flavors for this holiday season:

Eggnog cherry pecan *

Lemon blackberry poppy seed

Apple cranberry spice

Blueberry citrus

Pumpkin chocolate chip

GLUTEN, DAIRY & GRAIN FREE SCONES

Sound to be good to be healthy?  They’re not.  Our almond flour chocolate chip scones have been dressed up for the holiday season with the  addition of cherries, figs and a hint of spice. Turns out this version might be better than the original.   Minimum order 1 dozen original, $14 or 1 dozen holiday spice, $16. *

SIGNATURE TREATS

CHOCOLATE DIPPED SAMMIES

Our nearly-everyone-famous sammie sandwich cookies are half dipped in rich chocolate, drizzled with a little more chocolate and finished with a touch of edible gold.  Half dozen box, $9.

CAROLE’S GRASSHOPPER SQUARES

This chocolate mint treat has made our Christmas menu all 13 years!  A rich chocolate base is layered with a delicious minty cream and then enrobed in a decadent chocolate ganache.  6 piece box,  $24.  1 piece box, $4.

TRADITIONAL RUM ROUNDS

Nostalgia candy at it’s finest.  Each bite is an experience of soft rum spiced chocolate goodness.  12 piece box, $15. *

CLASSIC COCONUT MACAROONS We really can’t call our baking season complete without creating these golden, sweet and hard to resist treats.  1 dozen package,  $12.  Also available in our     favorite flavor; fresh lime with a dipped dark chocolate base.  1 dozen, $14.

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, $9.50. *

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

Our rendition of this childhood favorite.  A touch of crunch, a bit of sweet and a lot of peanut butter chocolate goodness.  12 piece box, $15. 

HAND CRAFTED TRUFFLES  This year we’re creating our 4 most requested flavors:  dark chocolate, salted caramel, pomegranate, coffee.  12 piece assorted box, $20.  4 piece assorted box, $7. 

HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS 

You choose the size and we’ll add the goodies.  Flavors vary daily. Prettily packaged and ready to gift to anyone on your list. 

The Elf Bag, $15 includes:              

~ 1 loaf of brunch bread

~ 2 festive cupcakes

~ 1/2 dozen assorted cookies

The Santa Bag, $25 includes:

~ 1 loaf of brunch bread

~ 4 festive cupcakes

~ 1/2 dozen assorted cookies

~ 4 chocolate dipped sammies

GRANOLA 

1 lb package, $9 or 1/2 lb package, $5.  All 3 flavors can be ordered in a gluten free version, with a minimum order of 2 pounds per flavor.   Gluten free 1 lb package, $11 each. 

CINNAMON HONEY NUT   This simple recipe has been requested all year.  Oat flakes, almonds,   pecans, honey, coconut sugar, coconut oil, sea salt, cinnamon & vanilla.*

FESTIVUS   This recipe is resurfacing from early Christmas season in the bakery.  Oat flakes, wheat flakes, kamut flakes, raw pecans, ground flax, honey, agave syrup, olive oil, dried cranberries, dried cherries, dried  apples, cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg. *

GOOD MORNING   An absolute favorite here at the bakery, this recipe is full of seasonal    flavors! Oat flakes, unsweetened coconut, raw almonds, raw  pecans, dried apricots, dried cherries, crystallized ginger, orange zest, coconut milk, honey, sea salt, vanilla & spices.  *

FESTIVE SNACK MIX

We  get such a kick out of putting together  our holiday mixes  for each new menu.  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.    1/2 pound bag, heat sealed & decorated, $5.

HOT COCOA

This in house cocoa blend combines a rich classic chocolate cocoa  with great winter flavors.  $4, small bag or $7, large bag.  Add a bag mini marshmallows in a variety of sizes. $1.25/bag.

French Vanilla

Peppermint Mocha

White Chocolate Caramel

BAKERS IN TRAINING

MARGO’S MENU
Cake pop truffles~ Flavors to change weekly based upon creative desire.  Gift packaged and quite delicious and somewhat addictive!  $10 per box of 8.

ABE’S MENU                                                                                                                                Candy cane star cookies~ The traditional blossom cookie reinvented– candy cane bits in are mixed in the dough and finished with a hug or kiss.  $7 per dozen.  

To order

Email: bettersweetbakery@gmail.com

Call: 920/893.0617  

Check out our a la carte menu & Facebook page to catch our weekly specials and holiday surprises!

Orders are being accepted daily.  Please note our special holiday hours and pick up times below.  Starting this Friday, 12/3 through Thursday12/23, whenever we are open, we’ll have extra goodies available for walk in purchases. 

FRIDAY, 12/3:  12-6 pm

SATURDAY, 12/4: 9-3 pm

WEDNESDAY, 12/8: 12-6 pm

THURSDAY, 12/9: 12-6 pm

FRIDAY, 12/10: 12-6 pm

SATURDAY, 12/11: 9-3 pm

WEDNESDAY, 12/15: 12-6 pm

THURSDAY, 12/16: 12-6 pm

FRIDAY, 12/17: 12-9 pm SPECIAL TWIGHLIGHT HOURS!

SATURDAY, 12/18: 9-3 pm

TUESDAY, 12/21: 9-9 pm SPECIAL TWIGHLIGHT HOURS!

WEDNESDAY, 12/22: 9-7 pm LAST DAY TO PICK UP CUSTOM CAKE & CUPCAKE ORDERS

THURSDAY, 12/23: 9-7 pm ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS MENU ITEMS ONLY

THURSDAY, 12/30: 12-6 pm [Christmas menu no longer available]

FRIDAY, 12/31: 9-3 pm [Christmas menu no longer available]

* Bettersweet will be closed for our annual winter break from 1/1-1/19.  Normal hours resume on Thursday, 1/20/22.

Special menu items are ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP on Tuesday 11/23 and Wednesday 11/24.

Please note, we are only accepting a limited amount of custom order cake orders for Thanksgiving week.

Orders can be placed via email, online or phone, 920/893.0617.  Payment accepted at pick up: cash or check.

Special holiday hours are:
Monday 11/22: LAST DAY TO PLACE THANKSGIVING ORDERS!  
Tuesday 11/23: 2-7 pm
Wednesday 11/24: 9-7 pm
Thursday 11/25: CLOSED-HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 
Friday 11/26 & Saturday 11/27: CLOSED for our Christmas season preparations!

Any extra goodies will be available in our lobby during pick up hours on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Now, let’s plan dessert! _____________________________________

BREADS:  $6.75 per regular sized loaf, minimum order 1 loaf.  
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
Orange Cranberry
Apple Cinnamon Streusel  

THANKSGIVING BREAD SPECIAL: 3 pack of mini loaves, 1 of each flavor, $10.

CHEESECAKES

ORANGE CRANBERRY:  fresh tart cranberries are baked into a refreshingly sweet vanilla cheesecake with orange flavor and zest embedded.  A thin layer of our cranberry orange compote completes this unique celebration of two fall flavors, $40.

PUMPKIN:  a classic, no nonsense dreamy pumpkin cheesecake with a spiced gingerbread crust, $40.

PUMPKIN MEETS VANILLA:  a repeat from last year- because they need to be an option again this year.   A layer of vanilla cheesecake is topped with aromatic pumpkin cheesecake and baked onto a classic buttery graham crust.  Minimum order box of 4 bars, $19 or 1 individual bar, $5.  Each bar is approximately a 3-3.5 inch square.

CAKES All holiday cakes are available as an 8″ short [6-8 servings] or an 8″ tall [12-14 servings].

CARAMEL APPLE TOFFEE CRUNCH:  thinking of something a little different this year? Well then, you’re reading the right description.  Our golden vanilla cake has meet a touch of autumnal spices, is filled with both a layer of apple pie creme & caramel toffee creme fillings.  Finished with our cream cheese frosting and a generous sprinkling of toffee pieces.  8″ short, $26 or 8″ tall, $40.

HELLO DOLLY:  vanilla bean, fresh orange and hints of cranberry come together in this cake which is then filled with a cranberry orange compote creme and finished with our signature butter frosting.  8″ short, $26 or 8″ tall, $40.

SPICY FALL: remember our spice cake?  Even if you don’t, you can try it this year!  We’ve decided to fill it with pumpkin spice creme and bring out our brown butter frosting to make it one fantastic combination.  8″ short, $26 or 8″ tall, $40.

THE BEST EVER CARROT CAKE: That’s what we call it, but you might have to try it to decide. Did you know it took us over a year of make and re make to get this recipe to what it is today?  *contains walnuts & coconut.  8″ short, $30 or 8″ tall, $48.

THIS PEAR GOES TO ITALY:  We’re so excited for you to try our newest creation- our adaptation of a classic Italian pear cake.  Soft, light and just the perfect blend of vanilla and mascarpone cream, you’ll certainly enjoy trying something a little less sweet [this one’s not frosted].  *Available as a single layer 9″ only, $32

PECAN PIE: let’s be honest, if we like pecan pie, we really like pecan pie.  And if we can’t have our pecans in a pie, we’ll accept them in a cake.  A bourbon spiced vanilla cake is filled with hand crafted pecan pie creme and a layer of graham sweet creme.  The frosting is a secret flavor, but we can tell you it’s made with butter and it’s good.  8″ short, $28 or 8″ tall, $44.

MNI CUPCAKES

FOR THE KIDS: Each dozen box will include 4 each of the following 3 flavors:

~Thanksgiving sprinkle w/ marshmallow vanilla creme filling & signature butter frosting

~ milk chocolate w/ caramel cookies n’ cream filling & cookies n’ cream butter frosting

~ french vanilla w/ pumpkin chocolate chip creme filling & cocoa butter frosting

Minimum order 1 dozen assorted box, $15.

FOR THE BIG KIDS: Each dozen box will include 4 each of the following 3 flavors:

~ Kahlua™ w/ salted caramel creme filling & cocoa butter frosting

~ amaretto w/ raspberry cheesecake creme filling & vanilla bean butter frosting

~ milk chocolate chip w/ crushed white chocolate creme filling & bourbon rum butter frosting

Minimum order 1 dozen assorted box, $15.

HOLIDAY COOKIES, GOODIES & TREATS

ASSORTED MINI TARTS: this year’s tarts are classic pie flavors, just bite size!  Each 1 dozen box will include 6 each of the following 2 flavors:

~ pumpkin -with spiced whipped cream

~ apple crumble

Minimum order 1 assorted box, $18.

GINGERBREAD LEAF COOKIES:   the classic Christmas cookie recipe is coming out a few weeks early and finding itself as a leaf instead of a tree.  Delicate white piping will ensure a pretty & lovely treat.  Minimum order 1 dozen box, $10.

ASSORTED COOKIE BOX: a generous baker’s dozen box of cookies with our nearly famous white chocolate cranberry cookies as well as a new flavor combination- cinnamon butterscotch chocolate chip.  Try some and let us know what you think!  Minimum order 1 dozen box, $8.  

APPLE SLICES: think of Grandma’s apple pie, fresh baked between two thin layers of flaky crust and drizzles with a touch of classic white ‘icing’.  Minimum order box of 4, $17 or 1 individual bar $4.50.  Each bar is approximately a 3.5 inch square.

GLUTEN FREE SCONES: a brand new creation this fall.  We’ve taken our almond flour chocolate chip scone recipe and gotten it ready for the party by adding dried figs, cherries and just enough spice to have you questioning if you’re going to share.  *Gluten and dairy free. *Contains almonds.   Minimum order 1 dozen box, $15.

TURKEY TROT SNACK MIX:  we love creating mixes for your snack tooth!  A nut free blend of salty and sweet.  Just wait until you see what we have put together this time.  Absolutely perfect for a little hostess gift or a treat for all the little turkeys in your world.  Minimum order 1 bag [approximately 2 generous cups], heat sealed and decorated, $5.

TREATS FOR OTHERS: do you know of someone who’s not able to travel this holiday?  Another neighbor who needs to stay home or a co-worker who could use a little pick me up?  Our Thanksgiving gift bag is a perfect idea for a simple gift to let someone know you’re thinking of them.   Each bag will include:

~ 1 regular size brunch bread

~ 1/2 dozen assorted cookies [see the assorted cookie box description above]

~ 1 apple slice or pumpkin vanilla cheesecake bar- your choice

We’ll dress up the bag with a pretty ribbon and write a simple message on the outside if you request.  $15 per bag.

BAKERS IN TRAINING

Margo Claire’s Chocolate Eclairs: From scratch pastries are filled with a lovely custard crème and generously drizzled in decadent chocolate. Minimum order ½ dozen, $15.

Gobble gobbler cookies: since he mastered these last year, Abe is bringing back his edible turkeys!  By adding candy corn feathers, edible eyes and a sweet nose, our hand crafted sammies are barely recognizable but incredibly delicious!  Minimum order box of 4, $6.