Need a sweet treat for that special occasion? The latest bakeware can make it both sweet and simple to create.

If you're having a themed event, the Good Housekeeping Institute suggests Wilton's Dimension Line ($24.99; 800-794-5866; www.wilton.com). These molds come in a variety of shapes, like spring tulips, and include instructions for creative coloring.

NordicWare's Decorated Egg Cake Pan ($32; 800-328-4310 ext. 629) is nonstick-coated, cast aluminum and makes nine small ovals ‑- great for Easter, spring parties or baby showers.

If you're a baking novice, try WearEver Smart Bake Nonstick Collection ($3.99-$9.99; 800-527-7727; www.amazon.com). Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, each item has a wide rim, with large, embossed lettering identifying the pan's measurements. Portion guides show how to cut neat pieces if you're serving straight out of the pan.

Creating a homemade ice cream cake is a cinch with the Dome Ice Cream Cake Bakeset ($24.95; www.contemporaryhomeproducts.com). It comes with three nonstick forms. No one will guess you started with a cake mix, baked a hollowed-out cake, filled it with ice cream and frosted it with readymade ice cream.