1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. persimmon pulp
1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together dry ingredients four times. Prepare the clean persimmons by washing, removing stems and seeds. Add bread crumbs, dates, nuts and vanilla to the persimmon pulp. This will have to be mixed thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured pan, preferably a loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes, or until done when tested. Cool and serve with whipped cream or your favorite sauce. This cake improves with age.