Date square

Date square

Alternative names	Matrimonial Cake
Type	Dessert
Place of origin	Canada
Main ingredients	Dates, oatmeal
Cookbook: Date square   Media: Date square

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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

• List of desserts
• List of cakes
• Food portal

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