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Cranberry White Chocolate Macarons

November 25, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Bowl stacked with French macarons filled with cranberry sauce and white chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream.

Cranberry White Chocolate Macarons are delightful cookies made with a … [Read more...]

Sour Cream Soufflé Tarts

November 20, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Individual sour cream tart sliced in half showing flakey layer of pâte brisée, a layer of jam, and a light baked cheesecake mixture.

Sour Cream Soufflé Tarts are made with flaky pâte brisée, a layer of jam, … [Read more...]

Gingersnap Pumpkin S'mores Pop Tarts

November 18, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Close up of homemade pop tart with pumpkin and marshmallow filling with a chocolate glass and gingersnap crumbs.

These Gingersnap Pumpkin S’mores Pop Tarts are made with store-bought puff … [Read more...]

Chai Apple Pie

November 13, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Chai apple pie with a lattice crust and half the pie sliced.

Chai Apple Pie is made with a delicious all-butter pastry dough and filled … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Salted Maple Caramel

November 11, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Sweet potato cupcakes with salted maple caramel cream cheese frosting and a caramel drizzle.

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Salted Maple Caramel are made easy with boxed … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Coffee Cake

November 6, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Close up of a slice of coffee cake with sweet potato, spiced brown sugar filling, and streusel topping.

Sweet Potato Coffee Cake is the perfect fall treat.  It's made with a … [Read more...]

Edible Chocolate Cookie Dough (No Eggs)

November 4, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 1 Comment

Scoops of edible chocolate cookie dough mixed with candy in a glass cup with a spoon.

This Edible Chocolate Cookie Dough recipe satisfies that craving to sneak a … [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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