Nanaimo Bars - A Rasmussen Tradition

In a microwavable bowl:
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
10 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

Warm this in the microwave and stir frequently. Warm it until it is blended and custard-like and everything is well blended.

Combine:
4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Add the crumb mixture to the chocolate mixture and mix well. Pack into a 9x13 pan.

Frost with:
1/2 cup butter
4 tbsp custard powder (imported from Canada by Mom!)
6 tbsp milk
4 cups powdered sugar (or enough to make the right consistency)

Chill for awhile (you can too!). Melt 8 squares of semisweet chocolate. Add a 1 tbsp butter and a little sugar. This keeps the chocolate from setting too hard. Quickly spread over the frosting.

Enjoy!

Matrimony Cake - Grandma Barlow

When I told Sean that I loved this cake and it was made with Dates...lets just say the look he gave me said it all! It's another good one from the childhood.

Rub together.
3 C. flour
3 C. rolled oats
1 C. butter or marg.

Add.
2 C. brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda

Rub together. Put half in pan an press down lightly (reserve a small amount to sprinkle on top)
Filling.
2 lbs cut up dates
3 C. boiling water
1 C. brown sugar

Bring to a boil until thick. Add 2 tsp. vanilla & 1 tsp. lemon juice. Spread on base. Cover with remaining crumbs. Pat.

9x13 pan. Bake 350 for 45 minutes.