Date squares
Alternative namesMatrimonial cake, date crumbles
TypeDessert
Place of originCanada
Main ingredientsDates, oatmeal

A date square is a Canadian dessert or bar cookie made of cooked dates with an oatmeal crumb topping.[1][2] In the western provinces and states it is known as matrimonial cake.[3][4] In Eastern Canada it can also be known as date crumbles.[5] It is often found in coffee shops as a sweet snack food. Sometimes nuts are added to the base layer or crumb topping, or other alterations.[6] There can also be candied peel added to the date stuffing for a contrasting texture.[7]

History

The date square is known as a traditional dish of Newfoundland.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Old-fashioned date squares".
  2. ↑ "Best Ever Date Bars With Crumbly Oat Crust".
  3. ↑ "Matrimonial Cake".
  4. ↑ "Matrimonial Cake".
  5. ↑ "Date Crumbles". 4 October 2007.
  6. ↑ "Starbucks Blueberry Oat Bars".
  7. ↑ Network, The FOURnet Information. "Date And Nut Squares - Recipe - Cooks.com". www.cooks.com.
  8. ↑ "Newfoundland Date Squares". 3 February 2017.
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