Canadian Matrimonial Cake

"Every occasion I went to as a child, I can remember seeing this cake. I hated it back then. I guess I have acquired a taste for it as the years have gone by. I love it now. This is not overly sweet. This is very similar to date squares."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
36 squares
Serves:
36
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ingredients

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directions

  • Filling: In saucepan, cook dates, sugar, lemon juice and water over medium heat, stirring often, until the dates are soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking soda and salt; blend in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Pat half onto bottom of 9 inch square pan.
  • Spread filling evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining flour mixture, patting lightly.
  • Bake in a 350F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until nicely browned.
  • Let cool; cut into squares.

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Reviews

  1. Halved both sugars. Perfect!
     
  2. Thank you Pink Diamond for this,<br/>This is a five star recipe I have used it many times and just now am telling you it is delicious. And not just because I am a Canadian eh. I reduced the sugar slightly as I am over age (73) and sweet enough.<br/>S.
     
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