2 c. self-rising flour
1 1/2 c. persimmon pulp
2 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1 c. sweet milk
1 c. raisins
2 c. pecans, chopped fine
1 c. coconut
1 c. cherries, cut fine

Sift flour and dry ingredients together. Cream butter, sugar, eggs, persimmon and milk. Fold in other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

ICING:

1 stick butter
2 1/2 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. sweet milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. confectioners' sugar

Mix flour, butter and add milk and vanilla. Mix confectioners' sugar. Boil 1 minute over low heat. Spread on cake.