Persimmon Cake is honestly one of the yummiest and most unique homemade cakes you can bake — it’s full of cozy flavors and a wonderful aroma. If you’re on the hunt for some easy and tasty homemade fruit cake recipes, you’ve got to try this bright orange, super fragrant persimmon cake. At my family’s house, there’s a persimmon tree in the yard that fills our garden every fall with these sweet, ripe orange fruits. When they’re ready, it’s the perfect excuse to get baking and whip up this homemade cake that always brings everyone together. The smell of it baking fills the house and makes autumn feel even cozier and more special. Here on mesrytasty.com, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step recipe and share some handy baking tips so you can enjoy this amazing flavor right in your own kitchen.

How To Make Moist Persimmon Cake?

For making moist persimmon cake, first, beat the eggs really well with sugar and vanilla, then add the oil. Next, pour in the persimmon puree and mix it all together. Sift the flour and baking powder, then add them along with the chopped walnuts and gently fold everything with a spatula until well combined. Grease the cake pan and dust it with some flour. Now, pour the batter into the pan and let it bake in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes.

Step 1

To make a delicious persimmon cake, start by preparing the persimmon puree. First, wash the persimmons thoroughly. Then, peel them and remove the calyx (the leafy top). Place the persimmon flesh into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth to create a fresh persimmon puree.

Step 2

Now, choose a suitable bowl and add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes until the eggs lose their raw texture and the mixture becomes creamy and thick.

Step 3

Next, pour the vegetable oil into the egg mixture and beat on high speed for about 1 minute just until combined. Then, add the persimmon puree to the egg mixture and gently mix again until everything is well incorporated.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and let it warm up. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then sift them together to ensure an even mix.

Step 5

Sift the flour mixture three times to make it light and airy. Add the cinnamon powder and mix well. Then, gradually add the flour mixture to the egg and persimmon mixture in three parts, gently folding it in with a spatula in a circular motion from one side.

Step 6

Now, remove the shells from the walnuts and finely chop the walnut pieces into small chunks using a knife. Add the chopped walnuts to the persimmon cake batter and gently fold again with circular motions until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

Step 7

Choose a suitable cake pan and grease it with about 1 tablespoon of solid shortening or butter. Dust the inside with about 1 tablespoon of flour, then tap out any excess flour by turning the pan upside down.

Step 8

Pour the persimmon cake batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan firmly on your work surface a few times to release any trapped air bubbles. Place the pan in the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until done.

Step 9

After baking, test the cake with a toothpick or wooden skewer. Insert it into the center of the cake and pull it out — if it comes out clean without any batter sticking, the cake is fully baked.

Step 10

Finally, take the cake out of the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once it has cooled, carefully remove it from the pan, slice it up, and decorate as desired before serving.

Persimmon Cake Baking Tips

• Make sure to use ripe and sweet persimmons for the best flavor.
• Always taste the walnuts before adding them to the batter to ensure they’re fresh and not bitter.
• To check if your cake is fully baked, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, your cake is done. Be sure to do this toothpick test near the end of the baking time.
• After baking, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
• Make sure the eggs and other cake ingredients are at room temperature before you start.
• Never open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking — this helps your cake rise properly and stay fluffy.
• This persimmon cake recipe is designed to serve 4 people.

Persimmon Cake FAQ

What ingredients do I need to make persimmon cake?

To make persimmon cake, you’ll need flour, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, baking powder, chopped walnuts, fresh persimmon puree, vanilla, and cinnamon powder.

Can I make persimmon cake without an oven? How?

Yes! Just grease the bottom of a non-stick pot with a bit of oil, pour in the cake batter, and cover the pot with a lid wrapped in a kitchen towel (or use a proper steam cover). Place it over low heat with a heat diffuser and let it cook for 30 to 45 minutes.

How can I store persimmon cake to keep it moist?

Let the cake cool down completely, then store it in an airtight container to keep it soft and prevent it from drying out.