Grill/Barbecue

Ginger Persimmon Skillet Cake

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November 30, 2023
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Ginger Persimmon Skillet Cake
Photo by Valerie Gordon
  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Cook time 30 minutes
  • Serves 12
Author Notes

This dessert is a riff on a classic ginger cake or “pudding” from England . When grilling desserts, the best recipes to use are those that are very wet, so this one is perfect! You will note that salted butter is listed as opposed to unsalted butter which we see in most cake recipes. I find the enhanced savory characteristic highlights the smoky notes that occur when cooking over live fire. If hachiya persimmons are not available in your area you can swap out ripe, smashed banana or pumpkin puree. great one to play with if you have never grilled a dessert before. The preparation is extremely simple, all you have to do is stir and bake! —Valerie Gordon

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Cake
  • 2 ounces softened, salted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Hachiya persimmon
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 ounces melted, salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • Bourbon Butter
  • 4 ounces salted butter
  • 1/3 cup golden brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
Directions
  1. To prepare the bourbon butter, combine ingredients in stand mixer bowl with paddle attachment. Set aside until serving.
  2. Set your grill for indirect heat. Adjust temperature so it arrives at approximately 350° F.
  3. Whisk together all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
  4. Combine mashed, ripe Hachiya persimmon flesh with molasses, egg, milk, and sugar in medium sized bowl.
  5. Incrementally combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
  6. Stream the melted butter into the batter, stirring quickly.
  7. Fold in the candied ginger and vanilla paste.
  8. Generously coat a 12’ cast iron skillet with softened, salted butter.
  9. Spread batter into prepared cast iron skillet.
  10. Place the skillet in your grill over indirect heat, close the lid, and bake for about 30 minutes or until the cake springs back when gently touched. Serve with Bourbon Butter. Store covered, at room temperature.
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