Trick Someone With This Tasty April Fools Day Treat!

Why not serve up this tricky cake idea for dinner on April 1st?

It's a meatloaf disguised as a cake that'll fool just about anyone. Tell your family you've decided that tonight you're having dessert first and then watch the reactions....fun.

Here's how:

1.Use your favorite meatloaf recipe (or nut loaf for a vegetarian friendly version) and bake using three round cake pans.

2.Trim the meatloaf 'cake layers' level and stack, filling between each one with slightly mashed peas.

3.Frost the entire 'cake' with extra smooth mashed potato.

4.Decorate with bacon sprinkles on the sides, like this one, or crushed French's Onions. You could also decorate on top with halved cherry tomatoes or dried cranberries....the only limit is your imagination!

What's New At Easy Cake Ideas?

More Video Tutorials

Wow! The new techniques & tutorials section of the website is even more popular than I expected.

New tutorials added this month:

• "How to make a fondant bow".
  Fondant bows are one of the most popular decorations ever. Perfect for adding a little girliness to any design.
  see how to make one
• "Splitting cake layers".
  Also known as torting, this is what allows you to create level, even layers so you've got somewhere to put all that fabulous cake filling you've just made.
  Go see the video now
• "Crumb coating a cake".
  What's a crumb coat and why do I need one? Well, if you've ever tried frosting a cake and had crumbs mix in and spoil all your hard work, you'll really appreciate this simple technique.
  See how easy it really is

Check our "What's New" page for more new articles and inspiration! The "What's New" page points you to all the newest cake projects, tips and techniques the moment they're added so you don't miss a thing!

There's new ideas bubbling up around here all the time.

You've Got Questions...We've Got Answers!

If there's a cake related question that's been bugging you, check for answers in the "Ask A Cake Question" http://www.easy-cake-ideas.com/decorating-a-cake.html#Visito rPages area. If no-one has asked that question yet, post your question http://www.easy-cake-ideas.com/decorating-a-cake.html#INV and you'll become part of this great free resource.

The questions have been pouring in this month from all over the place.

Here are some of the most recent:

• I need ideas for a Water Park themed cake...help!
• Can you tell me exactly how and when to use the paper towel technique for smoothing frosting?
• Can I use fresh daisies on a cake?

Don't be shy. Come on over and join the conversation. Everyone's welcome to contribute the knowledge pool.

See you there!

New Cakes This Month

All these amazing cakes have been submitted by our talented visitors. Want to be part of the fun? Great!

Submit your cake here.

Check out these great new additions:

• a super cute Monkey Cake
• a cool Motorcycle Cake
• a great easy idea for a High School Musical Birthday Cake

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