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This was a yummy and different version of pizza. The melted mozzarella slices on top really did give it a glazed icing look.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Quasimoto"},"reviewBody":"The recipe for April Fools Cake, does not appear. It comes up regular pizza. How do I obtain the recipe?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedFlame"},"reviewBody":"I love the idea! I can't wait to try it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"This was wonderful! My family got a kick out of it, boy were they excited when I told them we were having cake for dinner! This was delish too. I recommend using brand name cheese slices, I had both brand name and store brand on hand. The store brand didn't drip like the brand name cheese did. It still looked realistic! Served it just like a cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSnow"},"reviewBody":"Great idea - can't wait for next April Fools Day!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBattery"},"reviewBody":"I've hade this twice now, the first time I cooked it for 35 mins & it was nearly burned, very dark & hard as a rock! The 2nd time I cooked it for 25 mins, still over cooked. Dunno if it is worth the bother to make again, a good idea tho. Works perfectly to trick people with!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBattery"},"reviewBody":"Fooled everyone, & tastes great! I made this ahead of time along with the layer meatload cake & heated them up at the time as we were having 17 visitors for lunch. Melted the cheese last minute as directed, works amazingly! Looks perfect!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSword"},"reviewBody":"I did not use the sausage and used turkey pepperoni instead. It was really good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"I made these during the Covid-19 lockdown, so I had to adjust the recipe a little. I filled it with ham, pineapple, and a little tomato paste, with some basil, oregano, and garlic powder. If I make it again, I'll add some mozzarella to the filling, and a little more tomato sauce (mine was a little dry). It was a lot of fun for April Fools' Day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTurtle"},"reviewBody":"I made this \"cake\" tonight. It looked gorgeous, but thank goodness we had left over pizza from last night. We were able to salvage the filling and the \"icing\" and topped our left over pizza, but the biscuit portion is just plain not good. It's a clever idea and I'd give it an \"A\" for creativity and effort. 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