This Matrimonial Cake recipe, also known as date slice and date square, is a Canadian classic! A delicious, creamy and not to sweet date filling is nestled between an oatmeal crumble base and topping.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) and spray a square 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray
Filling
Cook dates, hot water, white granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt together in saucepan, over medium heat, until dates are soft and water is absorbed. *This will take about 5 -10 minutes.
Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and let cool.
Crust
Mix flour, baking soda, brown sugar and oats together.
Cut in butter with pastry cuttter. Stir until mixture is crumbly.
Tip: Freeze butter and use a cheese grater to cut butter into the dry mixture
Assembly
Spread half of the crust mixture into the bottom of a greased 9 inch square pan and pat down with a spatula.
Cover with cooled date filling.
Hint: To avoid getting crumbs in the filling, drop dollops of filling all over the crust with a spatula or spoon. Then very carefully spread it out with a butter knife, avoiding getting the dry mixture on the knife. *You have to be very patient while you are doing this!
Pat the remaining half on top of the date filling with a spatula.
Bake for 25-28 minutes.
Notes
*Please see post contents for important recipe information, substitutions, and tips!
Nutrition Facts
Matrimonial Cake Recipe (Date Slice)
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 334Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 150mg7%
Potassium 309mg9%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 43g48%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 319IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.