Grandma's Matrimonial Cake

Transport yourself back to the comforts of childhood with Grandma's Matrimonial Cake, a timeless dessert that's as heartwarming as its name suggests. This Canadian prairie classic pairs the natural sweetness of a rich, jammy date filling with a tender, buttery oat crumble, creating the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Easy to make and irresistibly nostalgic, this recipe combines pantry staples like rolled oats, brown sugar, and melted butter to form a golden crust and topping, while the date filling adds a luscious, fruity center. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple baking steps, it's a delightful treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Serve these indulgent bars as they are, or elevate them with a dollop of whipped cream for an old-fashioned indulgence. Perfect for sharing and storing, this recipe is destined to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen. Keywords: Matrimonial Cake Recipe, oat crumble bars, date filling dessert, classic Canadian dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pitted dates
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

To prepare the date filling, place the pitted dates, water, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the dates soften and break down into a thick, jam-like consistency (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredient mixture and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and cohesive.

Step 6

Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.

Step 7

Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the crust layer.

Step 8

Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the date filling, pressing down gently to form the top layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into squares or bars.

Step 11

Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgence. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1303.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4117.8

Total Fat 154.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 387.5mg	0%
Sodium 1908.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 688.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.3g	0%
Total Sugars 475.1g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 531.3mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 4172.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 63.8%