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Moist Chocolate Persimmon Bundt Cake with a Zesty Citrus Glaze

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A rich, moist chocolate bundt cake made with sweet persimmon puree, enhanced by warm spices and finished with a bright, zesty citrus glaze for a perfect fall or winter dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups persimmon pulp (from about 3–4 ripe Hachiya persimmons)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tbsp orange or lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp citrus zest (orange or lemon, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
  2. Scoop out persimmon pulp and stir in baking soda; let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the persimmon mixture and buttermilk.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, citrus juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • Use fully ripe Hachiya persimmons for best texture and sweetness.
  • The cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can freeze the cake without the glaze for longer storage.
  • Try mixing orange and lemon juice for a more complex glaze flavor.

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Keywords: chocolate persimmon cake, bundt cake, fall dessert, citrus glaze, moist chocolate cake, persimmon dessert

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