Ingredients

6 ounces pitted dates, about 2 cups
3/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
6 large egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375
degrees F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish with non-stick spray.

Put the dates and water in a pot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir for 10 minutes until

the dates are very soft. Transfer the softened dates to a food processor and puree until
smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, puree again until well-blended. Scoop out the puree
into a mixing bowl. Sift together the cocoa powder and flour and add to the date mixture.
Fold using a rubber spatula; combine gently until well mixed.

In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites
into the date mixture.

Pour the batter into the coated souffle dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake on
the middle rack for 25 minutes until the outside is just set. Cool to room temperature.
Shake some confectioners' sugar on top and serve.