Description
A sweet and savory fusion dessert featuring ripe persimmons, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe persimmons
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free option)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe persimmons with a fork until smooth.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each, then stir in vanilla.
- Blend in the mashed persimmons with the sugar and egg mixture.
- Fold in the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, replace eggs with flaxseed meal and use dairy-free milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg