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Easy 10-Minute Tiramisu

December 26, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 4 Comments

Close up of a slice of easy tiramisu in a plate with a cup of coffee.

Easy Tiramisu has layers of espresso-dipped ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone … [Read more...]

One-Bowl Cookie Butter Cookies

December 21, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 3 Comments

Stack of cookie butter cookies with chopped chocolate.

Easy one-bowl Cookie Butter Cookies are made with brown sugar, cookie … [Read more...]

Vanilla Bean Espresso Buttercream Frosting

November 10, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Overhead shot of vanilla bean espresso buttercream in a bowl with two coffee cupcakes frosted with the buttercream.

Light and airy Vanilla Bean Espresso Buttercream Frosting is made with 5 … [Read more...]

Sour Cream Banana Muffins with 2 Bananas

November 7, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 19 Comments

Overhead shot of a close of up stacked sour cream banana muffins.

These Sour Cream Banana Muffins are made with 2 bananas and sour cream for a … [Read more...]

Two Easy Ways to Quickly Ripen Bananas for Baking

November 2, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Bunch of three bananas on a flat surface.

You’re craving a warm slice of banana bread, but must wait for the bananas … [Read more...]

Coffee Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Espresso Buttercream

November 1, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas 8 Comments

Moist, homemade Coffee Cupcakes made with instant espresso powder and hot … [Read more...]

Easy Coffee Buttercream Frosting

October 26, 2023 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Overhead shot of coffee buttercream in a dish with a cup of coffee, offset spatula, and napkin to the side.

Fluffy Coffee Buttercream Frosting is made with 6 simple ingredients in less … [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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