1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. persimmon pulp
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 c. flour
3 c. milk

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add soda and water. Then add pulp, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and milk. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees in 10 x 15 inch pan.

SAUCE:

1/2 c. sugar
1 c. warm water
1 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix sugar, flour and water; boil 5 minutes. Add butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over baked pudding.