Step 2
Heat oven to 350ºF. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until blended. Beat 5 Tbsp. butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add flour mixture; mix well. Blend in date mixture.