Are you looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate April Fools' Day? Why not try making an April Fools' Meatloaf Cake? This savory dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's surprisingly easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and realistic-looking meatloaf cake that will have everyone fooled.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
APRIL FOOLS' DAY MEATLOAF "CAKE"
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
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.
APRIL FOOLS MEATLOAF CAKE
I haven't tried this, but it looks delicious. I plan to try it next week and will post the results :)
Provided by Carolyn Slinkard
Categories Meatloafs
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, soup mix, steak sauce, garlic and black pepper in a large bowl; mix until well combined. Divide ground beef mixture in half; press each half gently into a prepared pan.
- 2. Bake meat loaves until centers are no longer pink and instant-read thermometer inserted in the centers registers 170°F, 55-60 minutes. Do not turn off oven.
- 3. Invert 1 meat loaf onto an ovenproof serving plate. Spread 1⁄2 cup mashed potatoes evenly on top. Place second meat loaf on top. Spread remaining potatoes on side and top to resemble a cake.
- 4. Return meat loaf to oven; bake until thoroughly heated, about 10 minutes. Cut flower shapes from bell pepper with mini cookie cutters and place on top of cake, if desired. Cut into wedges to serve.
APRIL FOOLS DAY " CHEESEY MEATLOAF" CAKE
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
Categories Meatloafs
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. in a large bowl add meat, onion, crackers or chips, onion, ketchup, mustard and salt and pepper to taste.
- 2. 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
- 3. take from oven, loosen sides and turn over onto a large plate or serving dish. Be careful it is hot.
- 4. Frost with mash potatoes. and decorate if disired with colored mash potatoes or veggie flowers.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your meatloaf cake the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't Overmix the Meatloaf Mixture: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture will make it tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the Meatloaf Cake in a Water Bath: Baking the meatloaf cake in a water bath will help it stay moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Let the Meatloaf Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
Conclusion:
The April Fool's Meatloaf Cake is a fun and delicious way to celebrate the holiday. It's a great way to prank your family and friends, and it's sure to be a hit at any party. With its moist and flavorful meatloaf base and its rich and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to please everyone. So, if you're looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate April Fool's Day, give this recipe a try.
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