PERSIMMON PUDDING CAKE

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I put up jams and jellies featuring persimmons, but also use that delectable fruit in desserts. I think you'll savor this moist cake with a bit of spice. It tastes great served with a dollop of whipped cream.-Ralph Wheat, Bedford, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups ripe persimmon pulp
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Stir in butter. Combine flour, cinnamon and baking soda; add to milk mixture. Fold in persimmon pulp, dates, coconut and nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream if desired.

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