MATRIMONIAL CAKE

By Nicky

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. butter
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 1/2 c. oatmeal
• 1 c. chopped dates
• 1 c. raisins (optional)
• 1/2 c. cold water
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. orange juice
• grated rind from 1/2 orange
• 1 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Rub in butter with tips of fingers. Add sugar and oatmeal. Mix well. Spread 1/2 the crumbs in 8 x 14 pan. Pat down smooth. In saucepan cook the dates, raisins, cold water, brown sugar and orange and lemon juice until dates are soft. Cover with cooled date mixture and spread evenly. Then cover with remaining oat mix.

Cook at 325 F for 30-35 minutes.