Matrimonial Fruit Cake

1. 1

   Cut up dates and boil with water and brown sugar.

2. 2

   Let cool. Mix flour with soda.

3. 3

   Add brown sugar, oatmeal and butter.

4. 4

   Cream all together and pack half on bottom of greased 10 x 7-inch pan. Spoon date mixture over this and cover with rest of crumbs. Sprinkle with small amount of oatmeal.

5. 5

   Bake slowly at 300u00b0 for 30 minutes or until set.

6. 6

   This is a nice holiday recipe that keeps well.

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