Fall-Colored Persimmon Cake

Persimmons are native to China and have been cultivated for thousands of years. They are often associated with autumn and are a popular ingredient in fall desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Fall-Colored Persimmon Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Persimmons
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mash the persimmons until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the persimmon mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.