Persimmon Bundt Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Bundt Pan

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground star anise.

3. 3

   Cream Butter and Sugar

   In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add Eggs and Persimmons

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the mashed persimmons until combined.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the brewed Lapsang Souchong tea, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Pour into Pan

   Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.