Delicious Meets Nutritious at Hamptons Cupcake Lounge!

Owner and baker Cynthia Sachs of Hamptons Cupcake Lounge™ announces the official launch of the company in for the 2012 season! Her vision is to offer a healthier alternative to one of the most popular desserts on the East End. The result? A flavorful low-fat, low-calorie, low-carbohydrate and low-sugar cupcakes with a current selection of 27 creative flavors, a healthy choice for anyone on a sweet treat quest!

After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Sachs [also known as “Head Cupcake”] missed being able to relish baked goods and set out to learn the delicate art of healthy baking. From balancing to mixing non-traditional ingredients, the self-taught Sachs has achieved a similar flavor, taste, texture and color as the full-fat version. In turn, she has successfully created a sugar-free dessert option for diabetics as well as children.

Always mindful of flavor and health, pre-made cake mixes, preservatives, stabilizers and cake enhancers are never included in recipes. Instead of butter and oil, unsweetened applesauce and fruit purees are used to keep cupcakes moist. Truvia®, an all natural, zero-calorie sweetener that is approved for diabetics, takes the place of sugar. There is a limit of a whole egg per batch and egg whites are incorporated. Each cupcake features a cream cheese frosting made with low-fat dairy. Whole grains are added by combining organic 100-percent whole-wheat flour with unbleached organic flour.

Never compromising on quality or taste, Hamptons Cupcake Lounge™ bakes everything from scratch and in small batches using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. In an effort to keep the environment healthy as well, clients are encouraged to recycle all packaging, which is also made from recycled products.

The signature Collection, priced at $3.50 each or $39 per dozen, includes: Red Velvet Kiss – a red velvet cupcake with vanilla frosting; PBJ – a vanilla cupcake filled with strawberry jam and topped with peanut butter cream; Orange Blossom – a orange cupcake with zesty orange vanilla frosting; and Vanilla de Yum – a vanilla cupcake, dulce de leche filling, and vanilla frosting.

Check out the coolest offering: Cuptails! These sweet treats combines a cupcake and cocktail in one for $4 each or $42 per dozen. Bourbon Blast, inspired by Bourbon Street, consists of a chocolate cupcake, Whiskey shot and Bailey’s frosting. Cuparita, in honor of Sach’s favorite drink, is a margarita cupcake with tequila, fresh lime and margarita frosting. Bananas Foster is complete with a banana cupcake, rum and fresh bananas topped with a banana rum frosting. Cuptails™ are booze-infused, but with a very small amount of alcohol for taste, so all ages may enjoy.

Specialties include a gluten-free option, TGIGF with gluten-free chocolate and choice of chocolate or vanilla frosting. Seasonal varieties such as Pucker Up or Strawberry Field are also offered, depending on availability of ingredients. The signature flavor for Spring/Summer 2012 is Lavender Lemonade, a lavender cupcake with fresh lemon juice and lemony vanilla frosting in addition to Earl Grey or Green Tea selections. Miniature versions of each cupcake is also available with Collection Kisses for $15 per dozen or Cuptails™ Kisses for $18 per dozen.

Cupcakes may be purchased at Olish Farms Country Market (Eastport Manor Road, Eastport NY 631-325-0539) as well as the following farmers markets: Whole Foods (120 New Moriches Rd., Lake Grove), bi-monthly Wednesdays, 12-6 p.m.; Hayground School (151 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton), Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m. from June through Labor Day weekend; and Southampton (on Jobs Lane next to Parrish Art Museum) Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 3 to October 10. KDH is looking forward to a summer of guilt-free dessert delights~ thanks Hamptons Cupcake Lounge!!!

Hamptons Cupcake Lounge™ accepts orders nationwide via the online store at: info@hamptonscupcakelounge.com Orders are also available for weddings, showers, birthdays and any special event.

*for more info go to: www.hamptonscupcakelounge.com; 631-517-0343