Date square
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| Alternative names | Matrimonial Cake |
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| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Main ingredients | Dates, oatmeal |
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A date square is a Canadian dessert or coffee cake made of cooked dates and with an oatmeal crumb topping.[1] In Western Canada it is known as Matrimonial Cake.[2] It is often found in coffee shops as a sweet snack food.[3] There can be nuts added to the base layer or crumb topping. There can be candied peel added to the date stuffing for a contrasting texture.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Best Ever Date Bars With Crumbly Oat Crust".
- ^ "Date Square (Matrimonial Cake)".
- ^ "Parliamentary Business Events, Calendar, and Publications - House of Commons of Canada" (PDF). cmte.parl.gc.ca.
- ^ Network, The FOURnet Information. "Date And Nut Squares - Recipe - Cooks.com". www.cooks.com.