April Fools' Day Recipes

Looking for April Fools' Day recipes? Allrecipes has more than 50 ways to make dinner look like dessert, dessert look like dinner, and other fun food ideas.

Staff Picks

Dirt Cake I

Rating: 4.72 stars
568
This is a great conversation piece at parties. Adults love it as much as the children do. Get a new garden trowel, medium sized flower pot and artificial flower at a craft store for full effect.
By Tammy Hooper

Hot Dog Cookies

Rating: 4.27 stars
12
These little treasures look just like little hot dogs! Perfect for children's parties or sporting events.
By Darrelle Winans

Pork-n-Beans Cake

Rating: 4.59 stars
34
This cake can be made in loaf pans or in 16 ounce cans.
By Lorrie Sterling

Bacon Cheeseburger Cake

Rating: 4.81 stars
24
Easy and awesome! Guaranteed to impress your friends!
By KrystleHanes

Spaghetti Torte

Rating: 3.8 stars
69
This baked spaghetti dish is made in a springform pan. When the sides of the pan are removed, you have an impressive, spaghetti 'cake.' It can be served as is, or with a tomato sauce.
By KDCG

Hamburger Cookies

Rating: 4.64 stars
88
These cookies look just like little hamburgers.
By Jennifer Wall

Sweet Pea Mockamole

Rating: 4.09 stars
50
Delicious and slightly sweet dip to serve with tortilla chips, crackers or fresh veggies.
By CACTUSUE

April Fool's Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rating: 4.9 stars
9
This delicious 'sandwich' is perfect for April Fool's Day, Halloween, or even birthday parties.
By The Gruntled Gourmand

Dirt Cake I

Rating: 4.72 stars
576
This is a great conversation piece at parties. Adults love it as much as the children do. Get a new garden trowel, medium sized flower pot and artificial flower at a craft store for full effect.
By Tammy Hooper

Rice Paper Fake Bacon

Rating: 4.4 stars
6
Great for vegetarians—but fun for April Fool's, too!
By MyNutriCounter

Puppy Chow

Rating: 4.71 stars
686
This recipe can be served as an appetizer or dessert.
By Nicky

Kitty Litter Cake

Rating: 4.63 stars
407
Great Halloween cake! You'll need a new kitty litter box, box liner and litter scoop as props to get the full effect with this cake!
By Dee
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Inspiration and Ideas

Cereal Treat Sushi

Cereal Treat Sushi
Rating: Unrated
42
"Nothing says fun like Krispie treat sushi! Use fruit rolls [and] gummy candies. Butter your hands before handling." – Foodaholic
7 April Fools' Day Recipes

7 April Fools' Day Recipes
Prank your family and friends with these delicious mix-ups.
Banana Dogs

Banana Dogs
Rating: Unrated
15
April Fools' Day Dinner Ideas

April Fools' Day Dinner Ideas
Meatloaf Cupcakes

Meatloaf Cupcakes
Rating: Unrated
101
Ice Cream Baked Potatoes

Ice Cream Baked Potatoes
Rating: Unrated
15

No Bake Deluxe Hamburger Cookies

Rating: 4.54 stars
32

Fun cookies that look like little hamburgers!

More April Fools' Day Recipes

Mock Apple Pie

Rating: 4.64 stars
63
Apple pie flavor without the apples. Fun to make and sure to please, but should be served warm! Enjoy.
By Brenda Moore

Dirt Cake II

Rating: 4.53 stars
94
Kids love dirt. Can be made in a large flower pot or 2 small flower pots.
By DARLENEL

Cat Poop Cookies II

Rating: 3.12 stars
19
These showstoppers are great at parties. For added effect, mix in coconut (tapeworms) ramen noodles (roundworms), or peanuts. You can also coat the scoop with melted chocolate for a startling effect.
By Jackie Smith

Puppy Chow I

Rating: 4.79 stars
248
A great crunchy sweet snack.
By Bonnie

Dog Food Dip

Rating: 4.48 stars
141
This dip recipe was given to me by a co-worker some 15 or more years ago. She made it for potlucks at work, and it was always gone from the nurse's station before the rest of the food was put out! It's a simple mixture of beef and cheese, but it should always be made a day in advance to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with your favorite corn chips.
By Cindy Carnes

Jalapeno Popper Wontons

Rating: 4.67 stars
153
A simple Asian twist on jalapeno poppers served with sweet chili sauce.
By Billy Goat

Mock Coconut Pie (Spaghetti Squash Pie)

Rating: 4.41 stars
173
Not too many people would know this pie is not made with coconut, but actually uses spaghetti squash. I wasn't sure what to do with a bumper crop of spaghetti squash and this quickly became an annual answer to a now non-issue!
By Julie Taylor

Chemical Apple Pie (No Apple Apple Pie)

Rating: 3.95 stars
70
This is a recipe for apple pie made without apples. It has all the characteristics of an apple pie with apples. If you didn't know better, you'd think that there really were apples in it. This is an old chemistry lab experiment to teach the limits of human senses.
By John Pile

Baked Elephant Ears

Rating: 3.04 stars
20
Sugary and delicious!
By Krystel

Hot Beef Sundae

Rating: 5 stars
1
We had this at the New York State Fair. When we saw the sign Hot Beef Sundae, we were both curious. Really, it looks just like a hot fudge sundae and when we got home we made our own version.
By Cindi

Peanut Butter Playdough

Rating: 4.22 stars
43
This treat can serve as edible play dough. Children can mold and shape while eating it. It's a great after school snack. Store extra portions in plastic bags in refrigerator or freezer.
By CALTXGIRL

Dirt Cake III

Rating: 4.64 stars
48
An irresistible dessert with a chocolate cookie crust and a light creamy filling. Perfect for parties. This can also be prepared in a flower pot with gummy worms added. Great for children's parties.
By Donna West

Puppy Chow II

Rating: 4.61 stars
80
Great at parties or just as a sweet snack. Use whichever flavor cereal squares you like.
By Stephanie

Twinkie® Wiener Sandwich

Rating: 3.46 stars
23
Probably one of the most infamous - or obscure - snacks in the world! Originally created by 'George Newman' ('Weird Al' Yankovic) in the movie 'UHF' - it has gained an almost cult-like following (as has the movie itself)!
By Kevin

Festive Cheese Dip 'Slaw'

Rating: 4.5 stars
11
Festive appetizer served in hollowed out whole red cabbage -- accompanied by corn chips! Beautiful, easy, and oh so tasty! Especially pretty for Thanksgiving and Christmas appetizer buffets. Best if made ahead at least 24 hours to let flavors blend (can refrigerate in covered container for up to one week). Even with peppers, this dip is not too spicy -- children love this dip. A winner!
By NKW

Reindeer Poop

Rating: 4.71 stars
35
A friend gave me this easy candy recipe, and now I make it every Christmas. The mixtures of different chocolates make for a great milk chocolate flavor. The best part is it's made in the slow cooker. Just put in your ingredients and let your cooker do the hard work. These little candies make a great gift-giving idea.
By GlassArtist

Worm Cake

Rating: 4.32 stars
23
A favorite of youngsters in our house. Grownups love them too!
By Sarah

Cat Poop Cookies I

Rating: 3 stars
26
This recipe sounds a little different, but is really good. It is also a cute cookie to serve at Halloween.
By Tricia Weimer

Mock Apple Pie II

Rating: 4.8 stars
5
Love apple pie, but hate apples? Your prayers have been answered!
By Bee

Mock Pecan Pie I

Rating: 4.36 stars
8
This recipe is from the Ruthven, Iowa United Methodist Cookbook, contributed by the late Irene Samek (dietician, minister's wife). As president of the United Methodist Women, I believe I can give permission to print this. We re-issued the cookbook last year and would appreciate the mention!
By Lynn Swan

Chunks of Glass

Rating: 4.32 stars
28
My great grandmother made this every holiday. Simply unmold onto a pretty serving plate and watch your guests or your family ooh and ahh. Makes a pretty and wonderful dessert.
By Linda

Mice

Rating: 4.92 stars
25
Kids love them. I did growing up -- my mom use to make these around Christmas time, but great for anytime! You can make as many as you want. They are great to look at.
By lovemykids

Mock Cherry Pie

Rating: 4.75 stars
11
Mock Cherry Pie is a New England tradition. My father and I attended a dinner party on Cape Cod one year and this pie was served. We have been looking for the recipe ever since and just found it. Now I am giving it to you!
By Stephanie

Mock Meatballs

Rating: 4.27 stars
11
Great tasting non-meatballs for spaghetti or served with a rich veggie gravy. If you don't have any egg substitute on hand, you can use 2 beaten eggs in its place.
By Stephanie H. Jones
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