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Persimmon Cake

The perfect winter treat
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
Coffee ginger caramel
  • 25 g/1oz salted butter
  • 100 g/3 ½ oz caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of coffee essence I recommend using camp
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice
  • 2-3 large persimmons cut horizontally into slices (add a squeeze of lemon juice to stop discolouration)
Cake
  • 100 g/3 ½ oz all-purpose/plain flour
  • 100 g/3 ½ oz almond flour
  • 85 g/3oz caster sugar
  • 85 g/3oz light brown sugar
  • 150 g/5oz butter
  • 1 small orange zest only
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice + a little extra to coat persimmons
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 g/3 ½ oz ricotta + 1 tablespoon of milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • ½ tsp of ginger
Instructions
Coffee Ginger Caramel
  • Place the butter in a small-medium heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave before combining with the sugar, coffee essence, ginger powder, and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  • Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of a lined, 23cm / 9 inch spring form round cake tin.
  • Arrange the persimmon slices on top in your preferred pattern.
Cake
  • Preheat 350F/180C/160C fan.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating before adding the orange zest and lemon juice.
  • Switch to low speed then add the flour, baking powder and spices followed by the ricotta and milk.
  • Spoon the mixture into the tin and spread evenly to ensure that the persimmons are fully covered.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, depending on your oven. Check with a toothpick or paring knife to see if it comes out clean. If not, cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes then run a knife around the sides before positioning a plate on top and inverting. You might lose a little caramel, but do not fret, the mixture contains plenty more.
  • Serve with mascarpone.