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Thank you for stopping by The Sweet Occasion!  I'd love to hear from you.  For any inquires regarding recipes or photography, general comments or just to say hello, please email me anytime via [email protected].

Interested in working together?  Let's chat!

At The Sweet Occasion, I love creating desserts that are impressive yet achievable.  My goal is to provide the knowledge and skills to successfully execute making beautiful and delicious baked goods.

I am excited to work with brands and companies that share my same values.  Whether it be recipe development, recipe and brand photography, sponsored posts, brand ambassadorships, etc., email me at maria@thesweetoccasion if you'd like to work together!

Hello! I'm Maria, a professionally trained pastry chef, blogger, and photographer. Here at The Sweet Occasion, you'll find easy and impressive baking recipes for everyday occasions that save you time. My goal is to inspire home bakers to bake from scratch.

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Citrus Recipes

  • Overhead shot of lemon white chocolate chip cookies set on white parchment paper with small white flowers scattered around.
    Brown Butter Lemon White Chocolate Cookies (No Chill)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Lemon mascarpone cheesecake on a cake stand.
    Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake

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