In both Thanks and Giving, there is room for sweets…

Thanksgiving orders will be accepted through Tuesday 11/ and are available for pick up on:

Tuesday 11/26 CLOSED & LAST DAY TO PLACE THANKSGIVING ORDERS!
Wednesday 11/27 2-7pm
Thursday 11/28 8-11 am *THANKSGIVING DAY*
Friday 11/29 CLOSED
Saturday 11/30 9-NOON

ON TO THE GOODIES….

PIES
[All pies are 9″, serving 6-8]
Pumpkin: the classic recipe $14.  Available with spiced real cream topping $16.
Apple Crumble: made from a mixture of apple varieties and a buttery brown sugar crunch $15.
Caramel Apple: our signature apple pie with the addition of gooey, sweet caramel sauce $15.   [Available with pecan topping $16. *contains nuts]
Pecan: timeless and sweet $16.  *contains nuts

BREADS
[$6 per loaf.  HOLIDAY ORDERING SPECIAL: Minimum order of 1 loaf PER variety ~normal minimum is 2 loaves per variety]
Turtle *contains nuts
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
Orange Cranberry
Almond Cherry Poppy Seed * contains nuts
Raspberry Cream
Apple Cinnamon

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP CREME COOKIES
We first created these for Kohler’s annual Food & Wine event last year.  They went over… well, very well.  A pair of soft, flavorful pumpkin cookies is baked with tiny chocolate chips and sandwiched with a aromatic cream cheese filling.  Pretty good cake lady… pretty good. Minimum order 1 dozen, $10/dozen]

CUPCAKES
[Minimum order 1 dozen. $24 per dozen. Includes box fee and holiday sugar decorations. Order either:
~ 1 dozen per flavor [ie. 1 dozen chocolate cherry]
~ 1 dozen assortment [receive 4 of each 3 flavors]

Vanilla bean cupcakes w/ pumpkin creme filling, cream cheese frosting.
Chocolate cupcakes w/ salted Kahlua caramel creme filling, cocoa butter frosting.
Butter vanilla cupcakes w/ pineapple rum creme filling, cream cheese frosting.

CHEESECAKES
Pumpkin: with spiced gingerbread crust $38.
Vanilla Bean: with mixed berry fruit compote $36.
Turtle: we dare you to enjoy just one piece $40. *contains nuts

PETITE TARTS   New this year!  We’ve taken our holiday pie recipes, created a crust less version, and then added a generous scoop to our famous fresh fruit tart crust.  You will certainly enjoy these mini desserts.                                                                                                

[Minimum order 1 dozen. $16 per dozen. Includes box fee.   Order either:

~ 1 dozen per flavor [ie. 1 dozen classic apple]
~ 1 dozen assortment [receive 4 of each 3 flavors]

Classic Apple
Pumpkin w/ spiced cream
Cherry Crumble

CELEBRATION CAKES  We are extremely excited to both bring out a classic and  introduce a new cake this holiday season!  The first was created to be a simple and stunning holiday piece, and second has been in the works for some time. As always with new goodies, we would love your feedback!

THE DOLLY CAKE:  this one is fantastic!  The cake itself is a soft balance of vanilla bean, fresh orange and hints of cranberry.  Filled then with a new cranberry orange compote creme and a thin layer of house made orange curd, you won’t be able to speak while trying this stunning centerpiece!  8 inch  $32

AUTUMNAL SPICE: it’s never easy to master a new recipe, but this one is pretty close.  Imagine the blend of fall spices, warm from the oven on your grandmother’s counter… then add a little brandied nutmeg creme, layered with a fresh vanilla custard…. [shall we keep going?].  Finished with our delicious cream cheese frosting and, cinnamon sugar swirls and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.  8″ 32

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we realize many of you are just realizing Halloween is next week Thursday. wait… that’s us.

We will accept orders until Tuesday evening, 10/29, and pick up will be available on:
Friday [this Friday] 10/25 [1-6 pm]
Wednesday 10/30 [1-6 pm]
Thursday 10/31 [9-4pm] We will be closing early to have holiday fun with two very excited kiddos.
*We will have any extra goodies available in our lobby during all three pick up days/times.  No guarantees on how much we will have, but we always have some extras.

Again, here are the goodies we are offering:

~PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP, TURTLE or APPLE CRUMBLE: tea breads. [$6/loaf.  Holiday special: minimum order 1 loaf per flavor]

~ HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES: an assortment of whimsical and artistic designs, perfect for the kids [and kids at heart] in your world.  [$12/dozen. Minimum order 1 dozen]

~ PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: two soft pumpkin cookies, en robbed with tiny chocolate chips, are sandwiched with a whipped, spiced cream cheese.  [$7.50 box of 6.  Minimum order 1/2 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].

~TRICK OR TREAT CUPCAKES;  each 1 dozen box includes an assortment of the following three flavors [4 of each flavor]:
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.
[$24/dozen.  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.  [$6/pint jar.  Minimum order 1 jar.]

a few updates for the rest of our fall season…

~We will be posting our THANKSGIVING MENU online and sending it out via email next Tuesday, 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 11/12 [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 5th-16th.  We like to give everyone an early heads up!

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Is it really June already??? Someone better turn on the ovens!

As we enter into another busy summer of baking, PLEASE keep in mind that our ability to take on last minute orders drastically reduces.  You are always welcome to call or email, but please do so with understanding that we may have to say no.

We recommend a solid two weeks notice on all orders for weekends in June and July.

A couple other items:

~BSB will be closed from Thursday July 4th THROUGH Wednesday July 10th.  We will not be accepting orders for the weekend of July 5th and 6th [if we did so, we would be working on July 4th, and that is a holiday for our family as well].  We WILL BE AT THE FARMER’S MARKET on July 6th, so you are welcome to come and see what we have to offer for your weekend celebrations.

~We are offering gluten free bakery items weekly at the Elkhart Lake Farmer’s Market [Saturdays 8:30-12:30, rain or shine, downtown Elkhart Lake.  We are trying a variety of new flavors and goodies, so if you are or know someone on a GF diet, come on over!

~Surplus goodies will most likely take a break until later in the season, but know that any extras we have are ALWAYS available via our lobby table on Fridays from 1-6 pm.

~Just a general reminder that if you email or call the bakery on Saturday, Sunday or Mondays, please expect a return email or phone call on Tuesday afternoons!  We are superbly busy on Saturdays with the market and numerous weddings weekly, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays weekly.

Thanks.  We are hoping for an enjoyable summer for each and every one of you.  And as always, we appreciate your business and support of our little bakery.

 

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

MOTHER’S DAY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, 5/8 AT 6 PM.
PICK UP IS FRIDAY, 5/10 1-6 PM OR SATURDAY, 5/11 9-12 NOON

‘Thanks Mom!’ Cupcake Box

Order an assortment of three BRAND NEW 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
~Grape Float: fun purple sprinkles are swirled into our classic vanilla cupcake batter, filled with a nostaligic grape soda creme and topped with our signature BSB butter frosting
~Sweet Scotch: our caramel cupcakes are being filled with a duo of creamy butterscotch creme and toffee bits and cream cheese frosting

Minimum order 1 dozen: either a single flavor or an assortment box [4 of each flavor].  $24, includes box fee.

GLUTEN FREE

~’Ninja Kick’ cookies:  sea salt dark chocolate truffle cookies.  $8/dozen
~Lime-Cocoa Macaroons: classic macaroons are fused with fresh lime zest, cardamom and are bottom-dipped in rich dark chocolate. $12/dozen

Assorted box: $10, includes both flavors and gift wrapped for your convenience!

PEANUT SQUARE CUPCAKES…. WHAT??!!

In memory of jen’s grandmother who passed away last summer, we are making her infamous treat into a cupcake.
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 3/29 1-6 pm or Saturday 3/30 9-2 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 $36

Blueberry Orange~ Spring has arrived!… at least to your taste buds.  Fresh blueberries and spiced orange zest flavor this stunning cheesecake.  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 $38

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 $32

Saturday’s Coconut Creme~ Bursting with flavor and simplicity… ‘to die for!’.  8 in $28

Sassy Rita~  Unique and somewhat unbelievable, this combination will leave you wanting a second piece!  Strawberry cake is filled with lime champagne curd creme filling, and finished with vanilla bean butter frosting.  Finished with a touch of sea salt and light green sanding sugars… whew!  8 in $30

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:

We’ve come up with something a new this year using our signature sugar recipe.  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.

Almond Cherry Poppy Seed

Banana Coconut, new!

Blueberry Citrus

Raspberry Cream

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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