A wonderfully moist, pudding-like cake from a recipe by Nona Shankers. This simple, one-bowl cake is packed with two cups of sweet persimmon pulp, warm spices, raisins, and nuts.

Author

Nona Shankers


Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
2 CupsSugar
2 CupsFlour
1 CupMilk
2 CupsPersimmon Pulp (from very ripe persimmons)
1 TeaspoonLemon Juice
3 ½ TeaspoonsBaking Soda
2 TeaspoonsCinnamon
2Eggs, Beaten
1 CupRaisins
1 CupChopped Nuts
1 TeaspoonVanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a tube or Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the milk, persimmon pulp, lemon juice, beaten eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, or until a long wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove it, as it will be very moist. The cake’s flavor will be even better the next day.

Note

  • Wrap persimmons in foil and keep them in the freezer until ready to use.
  • To use, hold frozen persimmons under water and peel or rub off the skin.