Persimmon Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Persimmon Cake
155 min.
10
316kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this delectable Persimmon Cake recipe! This vegetarian dessert is perfect for those with a sweet tooth and is incredibly easy to make. With a moist, tender crumb and a beautifully spiced flavor profile, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes this recipe stand out is the star ingredient: persimmon pulp. This vibrant, orange-colored fruit adds a unique taste and texture to the cake, making it a memorable dessert option. The combination of persimmon with the classic sweetness of sugar and the warmth of vanilla extract creates a symphony of flavors that will dance on your palate.

This Persimmon Cake is not only delicious but also quite simple to whip up. It requires minimal ingredients and equipment, making it a perfect weekend baking project or a last-minute dessert solution. In just under 155 minutes, you can enjoy a scrumptious, homemade treat that serves 10 people. Each slice boasts a reasonable 316 calories, allowing you to indulge guilt-free.

So, whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, give this Persimmon Cake a try. It's the perfect ending to any meal, especially during the fall season. Get ready to impress with this easy, vegetarian delight that promises to be a new favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups persimmon pulp 
  • cups sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl, set aside.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, persimmon pulp, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold the persimmon mixture into the flour mixture until no dry lumps remain.
  4. Pour into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories316kcal
Protein7.44%
Fat6.99%
Carbs85.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.51
Glycemic Load
45.66
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.085652195889%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:316.17kcal
15.81%
Fat:2.47g
3.81%
Saturated Fat:0.82g
5.16%
Carbohydrates:68.11g
22.7%
Net Carbohydrates:67.26g
24.46%
Sugar:41.31g
45.9%
Cholesterol:35.66mg
11.89%
Sodium:381.42mg
16.58%
Alcohol:0.28g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:5.92g
11.85%
Selenium:16.59µg
23.7%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.83%
Folate:67.67µg
16.92%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.95%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.21%
Iron:1.97mg
10.92%
Vitamin B3:1.9mg
9.53%
Phosphorus:94.89mg
9.49%
Calcium:71.46mg
7.15%
Copper:0.1mg
5.19%
Magnesium:17.36mg
4.34%
Potassium:136.2mg
3.89%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.85%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.83%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.59%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.5%
Fiber:0.84g
3.38%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.96%
Vitamin A:87.05IU
1.74%
Source:Allrecipes