Matrimonial Cake
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 pound chopped dates
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup raisins
- juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
In bowl, combine rolled oats, sugar, flour, soda and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until crumbly. Press half the crumb mixture into greased 8-inch square baking pan. In saucepan, over low heat, cook dates, sugar and water until thickened and smooth, about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and mix well. Spread over crumb layer, sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling. Bake in 300 oven for about 45 minutes, or until lightly browned. Raisin Filling: In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water and raisins. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, rind and walnuts. Spread over crumb layer.
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