Date Souffle

2 eggs, separated
2 T. flour
1 t. baking powder
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. pecans
1 c. confectioner's sugar
Whipped cream for serving

Beat egg whites until stiff. Add yolks and beat briefly.

Sift flour and baking powder over dates and nuts. Add powdered sugar. Lightly mix in eggs. Place in souffle dish in cold oven. Bake 10 minutes at 250 degrees. Then increase heat to 375 degrees for about 30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.

Adapted from The Pecan Cookbook, p. 82.