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matrimonial cake (date squares)

ssdigg63 avatar
Recipe by
Shannon Iggulden
@ssdigg63
Fort Saskatchewan, AB

These are served on special occasions and are an old favorite

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yield 36 squares
prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For matrimonial cake (date squares)

  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    rolled oats
  • DATE FILLING
  • 1/2 lb
    dates
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar (white or brown)
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange juice
  • 1/2
    orange rind, grated

How To Make matrimonial cake (date squares)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare date filling: Cook dates, water, orange rind and sugar in a small saucepan over moderate heat until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and add fruit juice. Mix well and set aside to cool.
  • 2
    Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Rub in butter with tips of fingers . Add sugar and rolled oats. Spread half of crumbs in a greased 11 x 7 baking pan. Pat to make smooth. Cover with cooled date filling , spread evenly, then cover with remaining crumb mixture. Pat smooth. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Increase heat slightly towards end to brown.
  • 3
    Let cool and cut into squares.
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