Name: Persimmon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp nutmeg; 0.75 tsp kosher salt; 1.25 cups granulated sugar; 0.75 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups persimmon purée; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1.5 cups walnuts or pecans

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Persimmon Cake

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 10-cup (2.5-liter) Bundt cake or tube pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the granulated sugar.

In a medium bowl or standing mixer, stir together the 3/4 cup melted butter, persimmon purée, eggs, and vanilla.

Add the flour mixture on low and stir just until everything is moistened; don't over mix. Stir in the chopped nuts, if desired.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Once the cake is cool, invert onto a serving plate. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Select Ripe Persimmons for Optimal Purée 🍂
Use fully ripe, soft persimmons (they should yield to gentle pressure) to create a naturally sweet, smooth purée that maximizes moisture and flavor without extra processing.
Room Temperature Ingredients for Perfect Crumb 🌡️
Bring eggs, butter, and persimmon purée to room temperature before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and a tender, delicate crumb structure throughout the cake.
Toast Your Nuts for Depth 🥜
Lightly toast walnuts or pecans for 5-7 minutes before chopping and folding in to unlock deeper, richer flavors that complement the subtle persimmon sweetness.
Don't Overmix the Batter ✋
Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture until just combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a dense, tough cake instead of the desired delicate texture.
Test Doneness with a Toothpick 🔍
Insert a toothpick into the center—it should have a few moist crumbs clinging to it rather than coming out completely clean, ensuring the cake stays incredibly moist and doesn't dry out.