Canadian Matrimonial Cake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cups rolled oats |
1 cup brown sugar, packed |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
2 cups dates, chopped, pitted |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
3/4 cup boiling water |
Directions:
1. Filling: In saucepan, cook dates, sugar, lemon juice and water over medium heat, stirring often, until the dates are soft, about 15 minutes.
2. Let cool.
3. In a bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking soda and salt; blend in butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Pat half onto bottom of 9 inch square pan.
5. Spread filling evenly over the top.
6. Sprinkle with the remaining flour mixture, patting lightly.
7. Bake in a 350F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until nicely browned.
8. Let cool; cut into squares.
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