Mike Palladino

Your recipe sounds like it's pretty similar to what I remember....it wasn't really a cake, but is was kinda like a super rich "extremely moist" cake...I guess that's why they called it a "pudding"......I never like persimmons until I tried that cake...holiday time always brings back memories of that dessert.....it has been years since I had some. My mom lost the recipe years ago, but your recipe looks a lot like what I can remember....it was in a mold, and steamed the way you said....I bet it is delicious! I'm pretty sure it did have brandy or rum or bourbon though..... Sure wish I had a piece...or two (so my wife could try it too!!) Maybe we can try to make it, but I sure would love to find a company that sells it already made.

Holiday time......and was thinking back to when a good friend of the family used to make us her special Persimmon Pudding/Cake...man, was it yummy! Weighed a ton, was super moist, and had either rum or bourbon in it.....(it was a long time ago...) Are there any places where one can find a good Persimmon Pudding at an online shop??? Or, perhaps something similar??

This is my favorite rum too. I agree with all those who think it should be savored as a sipping rum...Carolyn has the right idea...served straight, to enjoy its complexity and richness.