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Persimmon Brunch Cake

Name: Persimmon Brunch Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1.25 cups persimmon pulp; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

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A fresh Hachiya persimmon should feel soft and jellylike when ripe. Lemon juice may be added to the puree to prevent discoloration and enhance the taste.

Recipe by Stephanie

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

9

Yield:

1 8-inch square cake

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cups persimmon pulp
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch baking dish or cake pan.
Whirl the pulp in a blender until smooth. Blend together the persimmon pulp and baking soda in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the puree to the creamed mixture. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; gradually blend the flour mixture into the persimmon mixture. Stir in nuts and citrus zests; batter will be stiff. Spoon into prepared cake pan.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, and turn out on a rack to continue cooling an additional 20 or 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377	Calories
15g	Fat
59g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 387mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 59g	22%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 22mg	111%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 163mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.