Date square

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]

Date squares

Alternative names	Matrimonial cake, date crumbles
Type	Dessert
Place of origin	Canada
Main ingredients	Dates, oatmeal
Variations	Partridgeberry squares

History

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

See also

• List of desserts
• Canadian cuisine
• List of cakes
• Food portal