CANADIAN MATRIMONIAL CAKE

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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.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 36 squares, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.5, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 63.8, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15, Protein 1.4

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