Randy Pollak's Christmas Persimmon Cake
| 3 | tb | Butter |
| 2 | c | Sugar |
| 2 | c | Persimmon pulp |
| 2 | c | Chopped nuts |
| 1 | c | Raisins |
| 1 | c | Chopped dates |
| 1 | tb | Orange peel |
| 4 | c | Sifted flour |
| 4 | ts | Soda |
| 3 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Cloves |
| 1/2 | ts | Allspice |
| 1/2 | ts | Nutmeg |
| 1 | c | Milk |
| 2 | ts | Vanilla |