Ingredients

  • 3 Fuyu persimmons stems removed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line the KitchenAid(R) Professional-Grade Nonstick Muffin Pans with paper baking liners.
  • In a KitchenAid(R) 13-Cup Food Processor, pulse chopped persimmons until mostly smooth. Measure out 3/4 cup pulp; save or discard leftovers.
  • In large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, allspice and cloves. In separate large bowl or bowl of a KitchenAid(R) Stand Mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add persimmon pulp, milk and eggs; beat on medium speed until combined. Add flour mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among paper baking cups (about 3/4 full). Bake 30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer cupcakes to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl or clean bowl of a Stand Mixer, beat butter until smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar. Stir in milk, ginger and vanilla.
  • Frost fully cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.