Mrs. Ronald Reagan's Persimmon Pudding Recipe

• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. butter - (1 stick) melted
• 1 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp grnd nutmeg
• 1 c. pureed persimmon pulp
•     (from 3 to 4 very ripe fruit)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp hot water
•     brandy
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 x Large eggs lightly beaten
• 1 c. raisins (optional)
• 1/2 c. minced walnuts (optional)
• 1 x egg or possibly pasteurized egg equivalent
• 1/3 c. butter melted
• 1 c. sifted powdered sugar
•     Salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp. brandy flavoring
• 1 c. whipping cream

Directions