CHOCOLATE - DATE PUDDING CAKE

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Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence. Food 911 - Episode - Not Too Sweet To Eat. I haven't yet made this but watched the episode & was intrigued by the use of dates & chocolate in a low fat, fiber rich dessert. Substituting Splenda granular for some/all of the sugar would make this almost guilt free!

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 43.4, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 45.2, Protein 5.1

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