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Raspberry Crumble Bars

June 19, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Close up of raspberry crumble bars cut into square and stacked on a white round plate.

Jammy Raspberry Crumble Bars layer a buttery brown sugar crumble cookie-like … [Read more...]

Lemon Raspberry Bars With Crumble Topping

June 18, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Overhead view of lemon raspberry bars cut into squares.

Absolutely delicious soft and chewy Lemon Raspberry Bars begin with a simple … [Read more...]

Easy Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

June 12, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 6 Comments

Square slices of blueberry sour cream coffee cake with vanilla glaze set on a round wire rack.

Tender Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake is layered with cinnamon streusel … [Read more...]

Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

May 14, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 10 Comments

Dark chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies are incredibly easy to make using … [Read more...]

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

April 10, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Add a pop of flavor to your carrot cake and cinnamon rolls with this easy 5 … [Read more...]

Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies (No Chill Recipe)

March 25, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Chocolate chip sugar sugar cookies with mini chocolate chips arranged on a white parchment paper with one broken in half.

These super easy Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies are ready in just 30 minutes! … [Read more...]

One-Bowl S'mores Blondies

March 20, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Close up of s'mores blondies on a round wire rack with parchment paper sliced into squares.

This easy One-Bowl S’mores Blondies recipe combines all your favorite … [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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