Chocolate - Date Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish with non-stick spray.
2. 2
   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.
3. 3
   Add the sugar and vanilla, puree again until well-blended. Scoop out the puree into a mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Sift together the cocoa powder and flour and add to the date mixture. Fold gently until well mixed.
5. 5
   In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the date mixture.
6. 6
   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.
7. 7
   Shake some confectioners' sugar on top and serve.