Persimmon Streusel Cake
Whole-wheat flour and wheat germ are in both the cake and the topping of this heart-healthy dessert. If persimmons aren't available, use plums instead. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
Persimmon Cake
Directions
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To prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, wheat germ, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in butter.
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To prepare Persimmon Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set pan aside. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat pastry flour, wheat germ, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice, and salt; set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add egg and vanilla to sugar mixture; beat on medium speed about 1 minute or until creamy, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Stir in milk. Using a wooden spoon, stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Arrange chopped persimmons or plums over batter. Sprinkle Streusel Topping over fruit.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool, cut into squares, with dessert topping, if desired.
Tips
Tip: Leaving the peel on the persimmons or plums adds fiber to this luscious coffee cake.
Nutrition Facts
1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat