Matrimonial cake

I am not really sure why, but I seem to have been amassing quite the collection of dates. I guess that every time I saw them on sale I picked some more up but I

Date squares have been a favourite of both my husband's family and mine for many years. I knew that they have also in the past been referred to as Matrimonial Cake, but just recently found some history on that name. Know as Matrimonial Cake in some parts of western Canada, the wedding-related names given to the dessert made up of both smooth and rough textures are said to reflect the contrast between the easy and difficult times of marriage. Having past our 34th wedding anniversary I like…

Matrimonial cake a sweet treat with a strange name. It's defiantly not a wedding cake , some have suggested that its name comes from " a metaphor for marriage because it has a rough top but a sweet filling and a firm base". Pretty clever, I can't take credit for making this batch but I was a willing participant! It seems to have Western Canadian origins. I just call it delicious. My sister sent me a scan of my mothers original recipe hand written in two colours. She gives credit to her…

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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Date Squares – this traditional Canadian recipe for date bars with oatmeal crumble topping is so easy to make and they turn out perfect every time. An old fashioned Canadian recipe for the best date squares ever!

Date squares. Date cake. Matrimonial squares. Matrimonial cake. So many different names for such a delicious dessert!

Date squares are a delicious layers of cinnamon oats, sweet date center and a crumble topping for a yummy combination of flavors.

Matrimonial Cake is an easy to make dessert that consists of a date filling. I have tried this sweet treat before but have known it as "Date Squares".

This date slice is a classic Canadian dessert. Also known by the names date square, matrimonial bars, squares or slice, matrimonial cake, date crumble, and date bar. This is my Grandma's recipe and by far, the best date square I have ever tasted! This simple recipe is especially popular during the holidays, although it's great for any time of the year. It's often served at Christmas markets, bake sales, church gatherings, and funerals. It pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.