Auntie Anne S Matrimonial Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Auntie Anne S Matrimonial Cake

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Sugar
• Oatmeal
• 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
• Water
• Orange
• Orange Juice
• Lemon Juice

How to Make Auntie Anne S Matrimonial Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Stir in the dates and chopped nuts.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite frosting (optional).