Author Notes: Dried persimmons, studded walnuts and the dark subtle flavors of chai make a deliciously moist loaf with a sugary crusty exterior. —Miss Hangrypants
Makes: 1 loaf
Ingredients
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1
stick + 2 tbsp unsalted butter
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3-4
teabags of chai
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3/4
cup
1 tbsp white sugar -
1-2/3
cups flour
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2
teaspoons baking powder
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1/2
teaspoon baking soda
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1/4
teaspoon powdered ginger
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1
teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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6
ounces plain greek yogurt
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2
eggs
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1.5
cups dried persimmons, chopped into raisin sized bits
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1/2
cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325F and line a loaf pan with baking paper
- Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat with the teabags in it. Let it sit for about 15 mins
- Meanwhile, mix all the dry ingredients (sugar, flour, spices, baking powder & soda) in large mixing bowl
- Squeeze the butter out of the teabags. Careful not to rip them though! Add yogurt and beat eggs until blended
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just mixed. Fold in the chopped walnuts and persimmon (may need to dust these with flour because they are a little sticky when cut)
- Bake for 1 hr – 1hr 20 min. Top may brown at 1 hr but inside the cake might not be done (test with a knife through the middle). You can cover the top with foil until it’s done in the oven