1/2 c. butter
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in a few drops of water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. sugar
1 c. persimmon pulp
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. dark raisins

Cream together butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs and beat well. Blend soda mixture and add to persimmon pulp, then blend to cake mixture. Sift together remaining dry ingredients and add gradually. Fold in nuts and raisins. Pour into floured and greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle top generously with coconut and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.