Persimmon Cake

Directions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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   2. Grease one 13 x 9 oblong pan.
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   3. In a small bowl, stir together the persimmon pulp and baking soda. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken the pulp.
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   4. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in persimmon pulp and water alternately with flour.
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   5. If used, fold in nuts.
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   6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
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   7. Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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   8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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   9. Slice into 18 squares.