Date square
 Date squares on a plastic plate | |
| Alternative names | Matrimonial cake, date crumbles |
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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 bar cookie made of cooked dates with an oatmeal crumb topping.[1][2] In Western Canada it is known as matrimonial cake.[3] In Eastern Canada it can also be known as date crumbles.[4] However, a brief poll indicates most Canadians are completely unaware of this. 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.[5] There can also be candied peel added to the date stuffing for a contrasting texture.[6]
History[]
The date square is known as a traditional dish of Newfoundland.[7]
See also[]
- List of desserts
- Canadian cuisine
- List of cakes
Food portal
References[]
- ^ "Old-fashioned date squares".
- ^ "Best Ever Date Bars With Crumbly Oat Crust".
- ^ "Matrimonial Cake".
- ^ "Date Crumbles". 4 October 2007.
- ^ "Starbucks Blueberry Oat Bars".
- ^ Network, The FOURnet Information. "Date And Nut Squares - Recipe - Cooks.com". www.cooks.com.
- ^ "Newfoundland Date Squares". 3 February 2017.
Categories:
- Canadian desserts
- Cuisine of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Date dishes