Canadian Matrimonial Cake
Indulge in the rustic charm of Canadian Matrimonial Cake, a classic treat that embodies wholesome ingredients and timeless flavors. This dessert pairs a rich, velvety date filling with a crumbly oat-based crust and topping, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Made with hearty rolled oats, buttery crumble, and a comforting layer of pitted dates cooked down to perfection, this recipe is both nostalgic and irresistibly satisfying. Ideal for sharing, these tender, golden-brown squares are perfect for afternoon tea, coffee breaks, or festive gatherings. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make dessert brings a taste of Canadian tradition straight to your table!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams pitted dates
- 250 milliliters water
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 180 grams unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pitted dates, water, and granulated sugar. Cook until the dates break down and form a thick paste, stirring occasionally. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
Step 5
Take half of the crumb mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Step 6
Spread the date filling evenly over the crust, ensuring the filling reaches all corners.
Step 7
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the date layer, spreading it evenly but loosely to create a crumb topping.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let the matrimonial cake cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or bars.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy this comforting treat with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1481.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4711.0 |
| Total Fat 168.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 92.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 398.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2522.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 818.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 53.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 532.2g | |
| Protein 48.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 599.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4484.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories