Meat-Loaf Cake

At first glance, this looks like a scrumptious cake, but slice it and your guest will see an equally scrumptious meat loaf. Surprise someone on April Fool’s Day or make it for dinner as a great conversation piece.

Meat loaf cakePhoto: Tango Photographie
Cook Time
45minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. In bowl, combine carrot, garlic, onion, oats, 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the milk, the Worcestershire sauce, and half each of the salt and pepper. Add beef; mix well. Shape into two patties, each 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
  2. Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (70°C), 12 to 14 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in small saucepan of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in remaining milk, salt and pepper.
  4. Place one patty on serving plate; spread ¾ cup (175 mL) mashed potatoes over top. Top with remaining patty; spread remaining mashed potatoes over top and sides of “cake.” Press panko into sides of cake.