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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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.
Take half of the crumb mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Spread the date filling evenly over the crust, ensuring the filling reaches all corners.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the date layer, spreading it evenly but loosely to create a crumb topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let the matrimonial cake cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy this comforting treat with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.4 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.2 g | 461% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 2522 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 818.2 g | 298% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.7 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 532.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 599 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 4484 mg | 95% | |
*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.
