Best 9 April Fools Day Cheesey Meatloaf Cake Recipes

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April Fools' Day is a day of fun and laughter, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and festive dish? The April Fools' Day Cheesy Meatloaf Cake is the perfect dish to bring to your next party or gathering. It's a unique and creative take on a classic dish, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APRIL FOOLS DAY " CHEESEY MEATLOAF" CAKE



April Fools Day

April fools Day is a perfect time to start a new tradition. In my house we create a dinner of foods that aren't what they seam. This years was "Cheesey meatloaf cake and spegetti cupcakes. Both recipes are on my page.

Provided by Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 - lbs ground chuck
6 slice(s) chunk cheddar cheese
3 - eggs
1 - sqiut each ketchup and mustard
1 - onion diced
1 1/2 cup(s) crushed herb and oil flatbread crackers
- salt and pepper to taste
- mash potatoes, enough stiff potatoes to frost top and sides of meatloaf

Steps:

  • in a large bowl add meat, onion, crackers or chips, onion, ketchup, mustard and salt and pepper to taste.
  • divide in half and put one half in the bottom of a round casserole dish pressing flat. top with sliced cheese but not touching the edges. top with last half of meatloaf and press flat bake for 45- 60 minutes or until meatloaf is done at 325 degrees
  • take from oven, loosen sides and turn over onto a large plate or serving dish. Be careful it is hot.
  • Frost with mash potatoes. and decorate if disired with colored mash potatoes or veggie flowers.

APRIL FOOLS' DAY MEATLOAF "CAKE"



April Fools' Day Meatloaf

I got this recipe form Cokingvilage.com they used plain white mashed potatoes; I thought that it needed to be pink. The family had a hard time because there brain was saying cake but the mouth was saying meatloaf and mashed potatoes. This was a lot of fun for April fool's Day

Provided by LB in Middle Georgia

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs lean ground beef
3 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
2/3 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
3 1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes
8 cherry tomatoes, stems removed

Steps:

  • Preparing the Meat Loaf.
  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°F In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, green onions, milk, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper just until blended.
  • 2. Divide mixture between two 8-inch round cake pans, patting to cover pans evenly and make level.
  • 3. Bake meat loaves until juices run clear when meat is pierced with a fork, or meat loaves register 170F on a meat thermometer, 20-25 minutes. Remove pans from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Decorating the Meat Loaf.
  • 1. Pour off juices from pans. Invert 1 meat loaf onto a flat serving plate. Using a small sharp knife, trim red peppers so that they lie flat. Cover top of meat loaf with a single layer of roasted red peppers.
  • 2. Invert second meat loaf onto red pepper layer. Using a spatula, spread 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes over top and sides of meat loaf. Spoon remaining potatoes into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe swirls around top edges of cake. Pipe stars around bottom of cake.
  • 3. Place cherry tomatoes, stem-ends down, in a ring around top of meat loaf "cake" to resemble cherries. Cut meat loaf into wedges; serve immediately.

MEATLOAF LAYERED CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Meatloaf Layered Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, vegetable oil, celery, onion, medium carrot, ground beef, dijon mustard, paprika, worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, large eggs, panko breadcrumbs, milk, salt, tomato paste, mashed potato

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup celery, minced
½ cup onion, minced
1 medium carrot, minced
2 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup milk
salt, to taste
⅓ cup tomato paste
6 cups mashed potato, prepared

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 2 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with nonstick spray.
  • Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrot and sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Dijon mustard, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, eggs, panko, milk, and salt (if using). Stir to combine, add the cooled sautéed veggies, and mix until homogeneous.
  • Divide the meatloaf between the prepared pans and spread the mixture evenly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Add 1 meatloaf layer to a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of tomato paste over the top. Add 2 cups (500 g) of mashed potatoes to the center and spread evenly. Top with the other meatloaf layer and spread with a layer of tomato paste and 2 cups (500 g) mashed potatoes. Use an offset spatula to cover the sides of the "cake" and spread the potatoes over the whole cake in an even layer.
  • Add another cup (250 g) of mashed potatoes to the top of the cake and spread evenly over the whole cake.
  • Add the remaining mashed potatoes to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe rosettes around the base and top of the cake.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026 calories, Carbohydrate 141 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 11 grams

LAYER CAKE MEAT LOAF



Layer Cake Meat Loaf image

If the kids are always asking to eat dessert first, here's your chance. The moist "cake" layers are really full-flavored meat loaves "frosted" with instant mashed potatoes. Ketchup and mustard "icing" help complete the look.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
MASHED POTATOES:
4-2/3 cups water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
7 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
4-2/3 cups mashed potato flakes
Ketchup and mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into two ungreased 9-in. square baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter and salt to a boil. Stir in potato flakes. Remove from the heat. , Invert one meat loaf onto a serving platter; invert the second loaf onto a cutting board. Spread 1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes over loaf on the platter. Carefully slide second loaf onto the potatoes., Spread 3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes over top and sides. Spoon remaining mashed potatoes into a pastry bag with open star tip #195. Pipe a shell border around bottom and top edges. Place ketchup and mustard in separate resealable plastic bags; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag. Pipe onto potato border.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY MEATLOAF



Cheesy Meatloaf image

A 'stuffed' meatloaf made with beef, pork, cheese, eggs, soup mix and bread crumbs. Mozzarella cheese jazzes up a classic.

Provided by LAURENVC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the beef, pork, soup mix, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper and water. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix well and spread half of mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over meat loaf mixture. Top with remaining half of meat loaf mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 701.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

APRIL FOOLS' DAY COLORFUL MEATLOAF 'CUPCAKES'



April Fools' Day Colorful Meatloaf 'cupcakes' image

The first surprise here: there's not a grain of sugar in these cupcakes. The second surprise: your kids will love them anyway. TIP: I just make mashed potatoes using the instant mashed potato flakes. It is smooth, and the food coloring mixes well with it.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 12 'cupcakes', 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups mashed potatoes
food coloring

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*. Line 12 muffin tin cups with foil bake cups.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all of the meat loaf ingredients until well combined. Divide the mixture evenly among the lined cups (the liners should be about three quarters full).
  • Place the filled muffin tins on cookie sheets and bake the 'cupcakes' for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Divide the mashed potatoes among three small bowls and stir a few drops of food coloring into each batch to create blue, yellow, and pink 'frostings.' Spread a generous dollop on each 'cupcake.'.

APRIL FOOL'S CAKE



April Fool's Cake image

Surprise your friends and loved ones with our April Fool's Cake. Designed to look like a sweet dessert cake, our April Fool's Cake is hiding a big secret. April Fool's Cake is in actuality a savory meat and vegetable pie that―once everyone gets over the surprise―is sure to delight.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1-1/4 lb. baking potatoes (about 4), peeled, quartered
1 cup small cauliflower florets
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix meat, salsa, corn, carrots and bread crumbs just until blended; press onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake 30 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF). Meanwhile, cook potatoes and cauliflower in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until vegetables are tender.
  • Drain vegetables; return to pan. Add milk; mash until vegetable mixture is light and fluffy. Spread over meat mixture to resemble a frosted cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

MEAT LOAF CAKE FOR TWO



Meat Loaf Cake for Two image

Creamy whipped potatoes atop tender beef patties are the makings of a practically perfect food-or, better yet, a perfect practical joke. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
TOPPINGS:
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, divided
Orange and green food coloring
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the carrot, oats, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two 1-in. thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a small bowl. Stir in the milk, salt and white pepper. , Place one burger on a serving plate. Spread 3/4 cup mashed potatoes over top. Top with remaining burger. Spread remaining mashed potatoes over top and sides of cake. In a small bowl, tint 4 teaspoons cream cheese orange; pipe carrots over top of cake. Tint remaining cream cheese green; pipe tops on carrots. Press bread crumbs into sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEATLOAF CUPCAKES



Meatloaf Cupcakes image

These look like a little cupcake with the meat inside of a muffin pan and mashed potato icing. My kids eat these up quickly.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, saltine crackers, onion, green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir ketchup and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spoon ketchup mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup of a 6-cup muffin tin.
  • Fill muffin cups with beef mixture, leaving 1/2-inch space on the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat from muffin cups.
  • Top each 'cupcake' with mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.
  • Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1121.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your meatloaf cake is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should read 160°F (70°C) when fully cooked.
  • For a more flavorful meatloaf cake, use a variety of ground meats, such as beef, pork, and veal. You can also add your favorite seasonings and spices.
  • To make the mashed potato frosting, be sure to use hot milk and butter. This will help to create a smooth and creamy frosting.
  • For a fun and festive touch, decorate your meatloaf cake with your favorite candies or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

The April Fool's Day Cheesy Meatloaf Cake is a delicious and unique dish that is sure to be a hit at your next party. The combination of ground meat, cheese, and mashed potatoes makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The cake is also easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. So if you're looking for a fun and festive dish to serve on April Fool's Day, give this meatloaf cake a try.

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