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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- Persimmon Pudding Cake serves 12 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1/4 c brandy
- 1 c raisins or dried currants
- 6 very ripe hachiya persimmons
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 c whole milk
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 6 T melted butter, slightly cooled
- 2 T honey
- 1 c sugar
- 1 1/4 cg all-purpose flour
- 1/2 t kosher salt
- 1 t baking soda
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 1/2 c coursely chopped toasted walnuts
- 2 c whipped cream (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 123g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 291 | |
| Calories from Fat 123 | 42% |
| Total Fat 13.92g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 8.14g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium 216mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 36.72g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 33.03g | 22% |
| Protein 4.07g | 7% |
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