Persimmon Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla.
2. 2
   Mix well. Sift together the flour, salt and spices.
3. 3
   Combine the buttermilk and baking soda. Add the sifted ingredients to the first mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
4. 4
   Add the persimmon pulp and mix well.
5. 5
   Stir in the nuts.
6. 6
   Pour the batter into a greased and floured tube pan and bake at 300° for 75 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool and frost with buttermilk frosting.
8. 8
   Makes 10 to 12 servings.