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Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust and Sweetened Condensed Milk

August 24, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 7 Comments

Close of up cut lemon bars with graham cracker crust topped with a piping of whipped cream and a slice of lemon.

These Simple Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust have a creamy lemon … [Read more...]

Funfetti Cutout Cookies

August 22, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 14 Comments

Stack of round funfetti cutout cookies on a white wood surface with milk.

Soft, buttery Funfetti Cutout Cookies are fun and festive for any occasion. … [Read more...]

Easy & Fudgy Brownie Blondies

August 17, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Stack of three brownie blondie squares on a flat surface with parchment paper.

Easy and fudgy Brownie Blondies are two favorite desserts combined into one. … [Read more...]

Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake

August 15, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Straight on shot of a one layer, square lemon berry mascarpone cake with mascarpone frosting and macerated berries on a flat surface with parchment paper.

Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake is made with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and … [Read more...]

Moist Mini Funfetti Cupcakes

August 10, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 7 Comments

Mini funfetti cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles on a wood cake stand.

These Mini Funfetti Cupcakes are swirled with rainbow-colored sprinkles and … [Read more...]

Soft & Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies

August 8, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 6 Comments

Lemon blueberry cookies on a wire cooling rack with blueberries and salt in containers.

These Lemon Blueberry cookies are made with plump, juicy blueberries and 1 … [Read more...]

Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

August 3, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 6 Comments

These homemade Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are moist and … [Read more...]

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Hello! I’m Maria — a professionally trained pastry chef, mom of three, and the creator behind The Sweet Occasion. I share easy, from-scratch recipes that feel bakery-worthy yet doable for real life because I believe homemade baking should feel simple, satisfying, and worth sharing.

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Favorite Spring Bakes

  • Overhead shot of a wild blueberry lemon poppy seeds muffins with a lemon glaze stacked on a round wire cooling rack with a striped linen on the side.
    Wild Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
  • Straight on shot of a one layer, square lemon berry mascarpone cake with mascarpone frosting and macerated berries on a flat surface with parchment paper.
    Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake
  • Close up of raspberry crumble bars cut into square and stacked on a white round plate.
    Raspberry Crumble Bars
  • Frosted lemon sugar cookie bars cut into squares and arranged on parchment paper atop a white wooden surface.
    Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars (with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting)

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