You probably didn’t know that the Swank office is shared with a couple of squirrels (and a few nuts). So they were keen to approve this charming little cake pan from last year that turns out 18 exquisitely detailed miniature cakes, breads or muffins shaped like acorns. It’s made for Williams-Sonoma by Nordic Ware. Their pans are always very well made; great baking and easy clean-up.

The best part is that you really don’t have to decorate the mini-cakes after they’re out. Murdock and Jack will be pleased.

• Acorn Cakelet Pan ($30)