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Banana Baked Donuts (No Mixer!)

August 1, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Overhead shot of cream cheese glazed baked banana donuts on a flat surface.

If you’ve got a few overripe bananas sitting on your counter, these Baked … [Read more...]

Easy & Moist Birthday Cake Cupcakes

July 30, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 6 Comments

Close up of a cake stand with vanilla and sprinkle birthday cake cupcakes topped with chocolate buttercream and sprinkles.

Easy and Moist Birthday Cake Cupcakes are worthy of any celebration. They … [Read more...]

Rich & Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake (1 Hour, No Mixer Needed)

July 27, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 8 Comments

Single layer square chocolate fudge cake topped with fudge frosting cut into squares set on a parchment paper.

This ultra-moist Chocolate Fudge Cake is a weeknight favorite! It’s an easy … [Read more...]

Easy Strawberry Peach Crisp

July 13, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 6 Comments

Two white dishes with strawberry peach crisp and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Easy Strawberry Peach Crisp is made with fresh sliced strawberries and … [Read more...]

Easy Cherry Apple Crumble

July 6, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 10 Comments

Baked cherry apple crumble in a white bowl topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Easy Cherry Apple Crumble is made with fresh tart cherries and diced sweet … [Read more...]

No Churn Funfetti Ice Cream (Birthday Cake Flavor)

June 29, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Bowl of scoops of no churn funfetti ice cream with Golden Oreos, sprinkles and a lit birthday candle.

This No Churn Funfetti Ice Cream is what summer dreams are made of! It’s … [Read more...]

Easy Homemade Birthday Cake Blondies (45 minutes)

June 23, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 4 Comments

Overhead shot of birthday cake blondes cut into squares with sprinkles around.

Celebrate every day with these ultra-soft Birthday Cake Blondies packed with … [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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