Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake Recipe

Delight your senses this Christmas with this irresistible Gâteau aux Kakis! This elegant French-inspired persimmon cake, adapted from David Lebovitz, boasts a moist and flavorful texture thanks to perfectly ripe persimmons. The recipe has been meticulously revised with metric measurements for foolproof results. Watch it closely during the last 15 minutes of baking for perfect golden-brown perfection. Optional: elevate this dessert with a zesty citrus glaze for an extra touch of magic!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 340.8 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake

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How to Make Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake

  1. Set oven to 345f
  2. Butter two rectangular cake pans
  3. Cut two leaves of parchment paper, line each pan
  4. Cut the persimmons in half and remove and save the pulp, discard the skins
  5. Pulverize pulp with food processor or blender, or through a colander
  6. Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl
  7. Mix the melted butter, eggs, liquor, and the persimmon pulp in another bowl
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined, but not too mixed
  9. Add the nuts and dry fruit
  10. Bake 1 hour or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

125g

Fat

25g

Carbs

16g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Desserts Fruit French Easy European Beginner Cook Dinner Party Holiday Event Vegetarian Winter Cakes Dietary Gifts Seasonal Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake?

Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake?

Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake has approximately 340.8 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake?

The key ingredients for Gteaux Aux Kakis Persimmon Cake are Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Sugar, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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