Back to Mixes & Recipes

Date Squares

In some parts of Canada this traditional favourite is also called Matrimonial Cake.

Instructions:-
Preheat oven to 325ºF.
Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.

In a saucepan, combine
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar

Bring to a boil and then cook over low heat until soft.

Cool, then add
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Mix together with a fork:
1-1/2 cups Basic Baking Mix
1-1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar

Stir in until crumbly
1/2 cup melted butter.

Press half of crumb mixture in bottom of prepared pan. Cover evenly with cooled date filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and pat smooth.

Bake in preheated 325ºF oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool, cut in squares.
Makes 16 squares.