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Almond Cream

October 7, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 33 Comments

Jar of almond cream with a wooden spoon.

Almond Cream is a fundamental recipe used in pastry, especially French … [Read more...]

Fig Cake

October 1, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Fig cake with fresh seasonal figs, cream cheese frosting, honey and nuts on a cake stand.

This Fig Cake has a honey-flavored base and is topped with a delicious cream … [Read more...]

One-Bowl Baked Pumpkin Donuts

September 29, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Close up of baked pumpkin donuts stacked on a round wire cooling rack.

These simple one-bowl Pumpkin Donuts taste just like they came from your … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Macarons

September 23, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Overhead shot of columns of pumpkin macarons filled with pumpkin Swiss meringue buttercream.

Pumpkin Macarons are a delicious fall treat.  These cookies made with … [Read more...]

Easy Peach Cherry Crisps

September 19, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Individual peach cherry crisps baked in white handled ramekins with an oat crumble topping and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

No-fuss Peach Cherry Crisps are made with fresh sliced peaches and cherries … [Read more...]

Creamy Coconut Cheesecake

September 16, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 33 Comments

Overhead view of coconut cheesecake with a layer of toasted coconut and dollops of whipped cream.

If you’re a coconut lover, get ready to fall in love with this creamy … [Read more...]

Fig Tart

September 9, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 4 Comments

Fresh fig tart with an almond cream filling.

Fig Tart is a subtly sweet almond tart baked with fresh figs.  It begins … [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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