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Honey Mascarpone Fig Tart

September 25, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

No-bake honey mascarpone fig tart overhead shot.

Honey mascarpone fig tart has a creamy, no-bake honey mascarpone filling … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe (4-Ingredients)

September 20, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

This easy Pumpkin Pie Spice is so much better than store-bought and takes … [Read more...]

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

September 17, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Close up of a stack of cinnamon sugar coated apple cider donuts.

Fall isn’t complete without Apple Cider Donuts! Baked to perfection and … [Read more...]

One-Bowl Pumpkin Nutella Muffins

September 13, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas 35 Comments

Stacked pumpkin Nutella muffins on a wooden cutting board.

Indulge in the perfect fall treat with these moist and fluffy Pumpkin … [Read more...]

Caramel Brownies

September 5, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Caramel Brownies-7

Fudgy, chewy brownies swirled with homemade caramel throughout are a caramel … [Read more...]

Brown Sugar Apple Crumble Bars

September 1, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas 4 Comments

Close up of apple pie crumble bars cut with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and arranged in a bowl lined with parchment paper.

These Apple Crumble Bars are a delicious twist on classic apple pie. These … [Read more...]

Baking 101: How to make Homemade Whipped Cream

August 23, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas 3 Comments

Bowl of homemade whipped cream

Homemade whipped cream is simple to make using only 3 ingredients in just 5 … [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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