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persimmon cake (or cookies)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Christine Whisenhunt
@cwhisenhunt
Visalia, CA

This is my mother's recipe. It was one of my favorites that she would make. It reminds me of the holidays. I hope you enjoy it as much as I always did! Note: I'm pretty sure she used this same batter recipe for cookies, as it's the only persimmon recipe I found in her recipes, and I remember the cookies being very thick and cake-like. I recall her dropping them by spoonfuls for baking. And I know they froze well, as she would freeze them then pull them out, let them thaw, and serve them to company. So, you can try using this recipe to make cookies as well.

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For persimmon cake (or cookies)

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 c
    persimmon pulp
  • 3 c
    flour, sifted
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla or maple extract
  • FOR CAKE FROSTING:
  • 3
    egg whites, unbeated
  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 6 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • dash of salt

How To Make persimmon cake (or cookies)

  • 1
    Mix persimmon with baking soda and set aside. Cream shortening, sugars and eggs together. Add milk to persimmon mixture and mix well. Mix flour and baking powder together in a seperate bowl. Add to persimmon mixture and mix well. Add creamed mixture and mix well. Mix in nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Note: If doing cookies, drop by spoonfuls onto nonstick baking sheet and cook until done (probably 10-12 minutes).
  • 2
    For cake frosting: When cake has cooled, put all ingredients, except vanilla, in a double boiler and beat for 7 minutes, or until peaks form. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Beat until cool and thick. Frost cake.
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