Delicious Persimmon Upside Down Cake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Persimmon Upside Down Cake.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9-inch round cake pan and give it a light greasing to ensure your cake comes out easily later on. Now, let’s create that delicious topping! Place the margarine and brown sugar right into the cake pan and pop it into the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the sugar is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on it! Once it’s ready, take it out and artfully arrange the sliced persimmons over the melted mixture, creating a beautiful layer of fruit.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, beat together the margarine and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. You want it to look noticeably lighter in color. Next, stir in the persimmon pulp, which will add a lovely flavor and moisture to your cake. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add this dry mixture to your batter, stirring gently until just combined. Don’t worry if the batter seems a bit stiff; that’s perfectly normal since the only liquid comes from the persimmon pulp. Finally, fold in some chopped pecans and a hint of lemon zest for an extra zing!

3. Step 3

   Now, it’s time to spoon that luscious batter evenly over the arranged persimmons in the cake pan. Carefully return the pan to your preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, with a gentle flip, invert the cake onto a serving platter, revealing the beautiful persimmon topping. Enjoy your delightful creation!