Persimmon Pudding Cake
Ingredients
4 eggs
1 C. milk
2 1/4 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 Tbsp. butter; softened
3 C. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
3 C. ripe persimmon pulp
1 C. dates; chopped
1 C. coconut; flaked
1 C. walnuts or pecans; chopped
Cooking Instructions
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 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream if desired.
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