Best 7 Birthday Meatloaf Cake Recipes

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**Celebrate your special day with a fun and delicious twist on a classic dish: the Birthday Meatloaf Cake!**

This unique and flavorful dish will be the star of your birthday party or gathering. Made with ground beef, pork, and veal, this meatloaf is packed with savory flavors and topped with a tangy glaze that adds a burst of sweetness and acidity. Accompanying this main course are three delectable recipes that complement the meatloaf perfectly: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad. These side dishes add a variety of textures and flavors, creating a well-rounded and satisfying meal that will leave your guests wanting more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BIRTHDAY MEATLOAF CAKE



Birthday Meatloaf Cake image

Serve up this kooky cake for a kids' birthday lunch. A slice reveals meatloaf layers beneath mashed-potato "icing" decorated with peas and carrots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (about 1/2 cup) celery stalk, finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small carrot, peeled and finely grated (about 1/2 cup), peels reserved for decorating
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
1/4 cup cooked green peas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans with cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery; cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
  • Add beef, carrot, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, oats, ground mustard, salt, and pepper to bowl with vegetable mixture; mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Gently press into prepared pans. Bake until instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees. about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; carefully remove with a spatula, and transfer to wire rack set over rimmed baking sheet. Tent with foil.
  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in small pan. Add reserved carrot peels; cook until tender, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Place 1 meatloaf on platter; spread 1 cup warm mashed potatoes over top. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons peas. Top with remaining meatloaf. Frost top and sides with 3 cups mashed potatoes. Fill piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip (such as Ateco #825) with remaining mashed potatoes. Pipe borders around cake. Using tip of a 1/4-inch plain round tip (such as Ateco #10), punch out circles from carrot peels. Decorate cake with carrot circles and remaining peas. 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

BIRTHDAY MEATLOAF "CAKE"



Birthday Meatloaf

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks (about 1/2 cup), finely chopped
5 pounds ground beef
2 small carrots, peeled and finely grated (about 1/2 cup), peels reserved for decorating
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons ground mustard
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup cooked green peas
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
Mashed Potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans with cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery; cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
  • Add beef, carrot, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, oats, ground mustard, salt, and pepper to bowl with vegetable mixture; mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Gently press into prepared pans. Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; carefully remove with a spatula, and transfer to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Tent with foil.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small pan. Add reserved carrot peels; cook until tender, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Place 1 meat loaf on platter; spread 1 cup warm mashed potatoes over top. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons peas. Top with remaining meat loaf. Frost top and sides with 3 cups mashed potatoes. Fill piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip (such as Ateco No. 825) with remaining mashed potatoes. Pipe borders around cake. Using tip of a 1/4-inch plain round tip (such as Ateco No. 10), punch out circles from carrot peels. Decorate cake with carrot circles and remaining peas. Serve immediately.

HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF



Home-Style Meatloaf image

When it's comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. And if you don't have a go-to recipe, we offer you this one. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you're missing mama's cooking or need a meal that'll go over well with the whole fam, turn to this can't-miss recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

ANN ROMNEY'S MEATLOAF CAKES



Ann Romney's Meatloaf Cakes image

Ronald Reagan had his jelly beans, Poppy Bush had his pork rinds and Mitt Romney has his - meatloaf cakes? "Meatloaf cakes," Mr. Romney affirmed from the back of his charter plane as it idled on the tarmac in Ohio in March 2012, explaining to the traveling press corps the special birthday meal his wife prepares for him every year. The traditional birthday meal, Mr. and Mrs. Romney added, includes mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and carrots.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 small meatloaf cakes (3 to 6 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
4 slices bread, crumbled into small pieces, or 3/4 cup dried bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.

Steps:

  • For the meatloaf cakes: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bread or bread crumbs, egg, onion, lemon juice and seasoned salt. Mix lightly but thoroughly and shape into six small loaves. Space evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes; meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
  • For the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, cloves and allspice. When the meatloaf cakes have baked for 15 minutes, brush each loaf with sauce and return to the oven. Continue to bake until the meatloaf cakes are 165 degrees in the center when tested with an instant-read thermometer, about 20 more minutes. If desired, serve with scalloped potatoes and steamed vegetables. Pass additional sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 406 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: For a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin. You can also add some ground pork or veal for extra richness.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the meatloaf will taste. Use fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing the meatloaf will make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: Cooking the meatloaf at a low temperature will help to keep it moist and juicy. Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing will help to keep it from falling apart. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

The birthday meatloaf cake is a fun and festive way to celebrate a birthday. It is easy to make and can be customized to fit any taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and impressive meatloaf cake that will be the hit of the party.

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