How To make Matrimonial Cake
1 1/2 c Flour, all purpose
1 1/2 c Rolled oats
1 c Brown sugar; packed
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts -Salt
3/4 c Butter; softened
FILLING:
2 c Dates; chopped, pitted
1/2 c Sugar, granulated
1 ts Lemon juice
3/4 c -Boiling water
"This recipe in some old cookbooks is called Date Sandwich Cake. Other variations are Raisin Squares or Fig Squares. .. Date Squares (Matrimonial Cake, if you happen to come from the West) are a real nostalgia treat. The fillings in the 30s recipes was extremely sweet. Today's versions reduce the sugar in the filling, since the dates are sweet enough, and are often microwaved. Raisin Puff, an old favorite in P.E.I. is somewhat similar, with raisin filling sandwiched between layers of soft cookie dough instead of an oatmeal mixture." 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.
MAKES: 36 SQUARES VARIATION: Mincemeat Squares : Use 2 cups mincemeat instead of date filling. SOURCE: _A Century of Canadian Home Cooking: 1900 Through the 90s" by Carol Ferguson and Margaret Fraser
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2:40 Making the dough
5:21 How to keep dough from climbing the dough hook
7:10 How to tell when dough is sufficiently kneaded, the Post It Note test
8:30 Let dough rise until doubled
8:41 The poke test
9:20 Second in-bowl rise
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13:15 Let the rolls rise
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14:08 Tasting
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Date Squares Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com
Recipe here: Stephanie Jaworski of Joyofbaking.com demonstrates how to make Date Squares. Date Squares are also called Date Slices or even Matrimonial Bars. They consist of two buttery layers of an oatmeal shortbread crust that are sandwiched together with pureed dried dates scented with vanilla. I just love their wonderfully sweet yet earthy flavor. Absolutely perfect with a hot cup of tea.
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Date Square Recipe aka Matrimonial Squares - Marry Me Squares???? perfect for Valentine’s Day
Date Squares
From Dorothy’s Kitchen
Adapted from Jean Paré
150 Delicious Squares
Ingredients:
CRUMB LAYERS
3/4 all purpose flour
1/2 whole wheat flour
1 Cup rolled oats
1/2 Cup brown packed sugar
1/2 Cup coconut sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 Cup butter
FILLING
1 1/2 Cups chopped dates
1/4 Cup coconut sugar
2/3 Cups water
Instructions:
Crumb Layers: Measure flour rolled oats, sugar, baking soda, salt and butter into large bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press a generous ½ in greased 9 × 9 inch (22 × 22 cm) pan.
Filling: In saucepan combine dates, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer until mushy (jam like consistency). If mixture becomes too dry before dates have softened, add more water. If you find you have too much water, simmer until some has boiled away. Spread over bottom layer of crumbs. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over top. Press down with your hand. Bake in 350°F (175°C) oven for 30 minutes until a rich golden brown color.
Notes:
- sugar in the dates is optional
- You can try different fillings such as blueberries or cherries
- Some folks have suggested trying vanilla in with date mixture or even lemon ????
Easy Date Square Recipe | Vegan Option
Today I'm going to show you how to make the absolute best Date Squares! Imagine a gooey filling of sweet dates sandwiched between two buttery layers of oatmeal crust. This easy and nutritious recipe makes a perfect snack for school lunches and a comforting treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee on those cold winter days. It is also a great addition to any bake sale or cookie exchange.
This recipe can be made gluten-free by easily swapping out the oatmeal for gluten-free oatmeal and the regular flour for almond flour. It can also be made vegan by swapping regular butter for dairy-free vegan butter sticks.
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RECIPE:
Date Filling:
2 1/2 cups (425 g) Medjool dates, pitted and chopped (lightly packed)
1 cup (250 ml) Cold Brewed Coffee
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
Oatmeal Crumble:
1 3/4 cups (175 g) of quick-cooking oats (use gluten-free oats if you have a gluten allergy)
1 cup (150 g) unbleached all-purpose flour (use almond flour if you have a gluten allergy)
3/4 cup (160 g) brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup (170 g) semi-salted butter, softened (use vegan butter for a vegan alternative)
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How to Make Matrimonial Cake (Date Squares)
This dessert is a true Canadian treat. It is known at matrimonial cake in Western Canada and Date squares or Date Crumble in Eastern Canada.
Some feel it is called matrimonial cake because of the two separate layers brought together by dates which symbolizes two people courting and solidifying the relationship in marriage. Others feel that the smooth and rough textures of the date squares represent the easy and difficult times of a marriage. There are lots of other theories about the name, but one thing is for sure - it's delicious.
Outer Layer
1 1/2 Cups Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter melted
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
Filling
1 pound dates
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup brown sugar (I didn't use this as I prefer mine not so sweet)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Bake at 300 for 30 to 35 minutes