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All Butter Pie Crust

March 18, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 6 Comments

Unbaked fluted all butter pie crust in a pie plate set on a marble stone.

Learn how to make the perfect All Butter Pie Crust with this step-by-step … [Read more...]

Croissant Bread Pudding

March 13, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 29 Comments

Slice of croissant bread pudding on a white plate drizzled with a vanilla sauce.

Croissant Bread Pudding is the perfect recipe for using your day-old … [Read more...]

Banana Cream Cheese Frosting

March 11, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 8 Comments

Cupcakes swirled with banana cream cheese frosting and topped with slices of fresh bananas.

This simple recipe for Banana Cream Cheese Frosting features the tangy … [Read more...]

Carrot Cake Pound Cake

March 6, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Partially sliced carrot cake pound cake log set on a rectangular wire cooling rack.

Old-fashioned carrot cake meets a refreshing, cake-like twist with this easy … [Read more...]

No-Bake Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake

March 5, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Slice of lemon poppy seed cheesecake on a round white plate with the rest of the cheesecake on a cake stand.

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake, an easy, no-bake … [Read more...]

25-Minute Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

February 29, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Enjoy the sweetness of these Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits, a delicious … [Read more...]

Fresh Strawberry Banana Cupcakes

February 27, 2024 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Strawberry banana cupcake on a green flat surface topped with a half fresh strawberry with more cupcakes in the background.

Indulge in the perfect blend of fresh strawberries and ripe bananas to … [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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