I’ve been on a baking roll lately. I can’t get enough cookies, cupcakes, bundts, and brownies. I’ve yet to satisfy my sweet tooth … and my desire to beat, blend, and frost is equally insatiable. Whether it’s red velvet, triple fudge, or chocolate chip, my made “from-the-mix” treats are reliably tasty, quick, and easy. And while they might be super delicious, they’re not so aesthetically impressive … Despite my fancy-schmancy frosting dispenser (with its multiple tips and infinite options!), my wannabe-cutesy confections remain pretty ordinary. I’m getting tired of my boring old cupcakes and predictably square brownies …

That’s why I’m so excited about my latest online finds. Browsing around on Williams Sonoma’s website, I found a few of the most adorable, original, and quirky cake pans ever. My desserts will be pleasing to the belly and the eye! Now there’s only one more problem … These cakes are just way too cute to eat!  ~ Lauren Barth

Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan!

Sandwich cookies are a childhood favorite one never outgrows. This set of baking pans captures the nostalgic treat as a luscious cake. Enjoy the classic pairing of chocolate and vanilla cream or try a more sophisticated combination such as espresso-fudge cake with cappuccino cream filling. The set includes two nonstick baking pans that turn out cakes embossed with “cookie.” The cast aluminum pans spread heat evenly for uniform baking. Hand wash. 9″ diam. Set of two pans. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. $29.95.

The Great Cupcake Pan!

Kids’ eyes will be as big as their cake plates when this giant cupcake shows up for dessert. This pan creates a cupcake of Dr. Seuss proportions (an impressive 6″ high and 7″ across) that lends itself to fanciful decorations. The pan consists of top and bottom pieces that can be baked in two different flavors and frosted. The pan can also be used to create an ice cream cake: in one side of the pan, bake the cake’s bottom, then freeze ice cream in the other side to create the top. The cast-aluminum pan ensures uniform baking and sharp detail, and a premium nonstick interior provides smooth release. Hand-wash. 10-cup cap.; 15 1/4″ x 10″ x 4 1/2″ high. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. $36.

Caterpillar Cake Pan and Decorating Kit!

A guaranteed winner for kids’ parties and family fun, this playful leaf-shaped pan bakes eight miniature cakes that combine to form a friendly caterpillar. Kids can use the decorating kit to embellish their cakes with colorful icings and sprinkles, then arrange the sections to create one long creepy-crawly. Made for us by Nordic Ware, the pan features durable cast-aluminum construction to ensure sharp detail and uniform baking. A premium nonstick finish ensures that cakelets release without breakage. The decorating kit, sold separately or with the pan in the special set, includes red licorice strands for antennae, six candy eyes, yellow jimmies, red nonpareils, and orange, blue and green sanding sugars. Recipe included with pan. Hand-wash pan. Pan is 5-cup cap.; 12 1/2″ x 11 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ high.  A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. $45.

Gift Cakelet Pan!

Bake six little cakes that will be the hit of any celebration – from holiday gatherings to birthday parties and showers. This pan bakes six individual cakes shaped like gift-wrapped packages – three round and three square – ready for decorating or dusting with confectioners’ sugar. The cast-aluminum pan has a premium nonstick finish that ensures easy release of the little cakes with all their detail intact. Hand-wash. 14″ x 8 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ high.  A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. $36.

Chocolate Bar Brownie Pan!

A treat for the chocolate lover, this pan bakes one large brownie in the shape of a chocolate bar, ready to be divided into a dozen pieces, each embossed with the word chocolate. Use your favorite fudge brownie mix or prepare a flourless chocolate cake for a supremely chocolaty experience. Made of cast aluminum with a premium nonstick finish, the pan distributes heat evenly and releases the brownies with ease. Hand-wash. 13 1/2″ x 6 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ high. Made in the USA. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. $29.95

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