Perfect Persimmon Cake Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 3 cups persimmon pulp
• 3/4 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped black walnuts