Redfield Recipes: Matrimonial Cake

Matrimonial Cake

Not a cake!

Topping
¹/₂	cup	wheat germ
1¹/₄	cups	rolled oats
1¹/₄	cups	flour
1	tsp	baking soda
¹/₂	tsp	salt
1	cup	brown sugar
³/₄+	cup	water
Filling
¹/₂	cup	brown sugar
	nearly 1 lb dates
³/₄	cup	water

Filling: Boil dates and brown sugar in water until dates are softened.

Topping: Mix topping ingredients together to form a crumbly mixture.

Assembly: Use half the topping to make a layer in the bottom of a 9x12 pan, mounding it up against the sides of the pan. Pour the filling onto the bottom layer, being careful not to let it touch the sides of the pan. (If you let it touch the sides of the pan, it will burn! Don't let it touch the sides!) Use the rest of the topping to make a layer on top of the filling.

Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.

These are delicious but slightly crumbly date bars.