Auntie Anne’s Matrimonial Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Scrumptious Auntie Anne's Matrimonial Cake to please your taste buds
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Moderate

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups oatmeal ( regular )
1 lb dates ( pitted chopped )
1 cup water
4 tablespoons sugar
1 orange ( rind grated )
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
496
Sugar
38g
Fat
26g
Auntie Anne's Matrimonial Cake is a classic Canadian dessert that has been a family favorite for generations. It is a layered cake made with date filling sandwiched between two layers of a cake-biscuit hybrid, topped with oatmeal crumbles. The cake is sweet and sticky with a caramel-like flavor, which is nicely balanced with the crumbly texture of the cake. Matrimonial Cake is often served at weddings, hence the name. However, it's such a delicious and versatile cake that it can be served at any special occasion. It's easy to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that your family and friends will love!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking sheet.
2.Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3.In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until soft.
4.Add in sugar and beat well for 5 minutes.
5.Add in oatmeal and mix well.
6.Add the sifted dry ingredients along with the oatmeal mixture and mix well.
7.In a separate pan, cook dates, water, sugar, orange rind and juice for 2 minutes. Let it cool.
8.Add in lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
9.Take a quarter of the cake mixture and set it aside.
10.Spread the remaining cake mixture into the prepared dish.
11.Pour cooled date filling over cake mixture.
12.Roll out the remaining quarter of the cake mixture to fit the pan and place it on top of the filling.
13.Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

A perfect combination of buttery, crumbly cake with sweet, sticky, caramel date filling to satisfy your sweet tooth.

A great option to serve at weddings, parties or any other special occasion.

CONS

This cake contains high levels of sugar and butter that may not be suitable for those on a low-calorie diet.

Making this cake requires a bit of effort in preparing the date filling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

A small amount of oatmeal in this recipe provides fiber and energy.
Dates are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants which are beneficial for overall health, boost brain function, and may help prevent chronic diseases.

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