{"id":6950,"date":"2025-11-18T15:25:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T15:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=6950"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:54:14","slug":"persimmon-honey-upside-down-cake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/persimmon-honey-upside-down-cake-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Persimmon & Honey Upside-Down Cake (Gluten Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Naturally sweet and full of fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, persimmons are the unsung heroes of winter produce – and we’re giving them their moment to shine. While our chefs have been celebrating this seasonal fruit in dishes like our Winter Halloumi & Beetroot Salad, we also love showing just how versatile persimmons can be. That’s why we’ve taken this golden fruit from savoury to sweet with a simple yet stunning Persimmon & Honey Upside-down Cake. Scroll down for the full method and bring a little winter flavour to your kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll need:<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>120g ground almonds
\n<\/span>160g oat flour (gluten-free)
\n<\/span>1 \u00bd tsp baking powder
\n<\/span>\u00bd tsp baking soda
\n<\/span>Salt pinch
\n<\/span>\u00bd tsp ground cinnamon
\n<\/span>4 large eggs
\n170g honey
\n<\/span>90g maple syrup
\n<\/span>100ml seed or nut oil
\n<\/span>90ml plant-based milk (we used oat)
\n<\/span>100g plant-based yoghurt
\n<\/span>1tsp vanilla extract
\n<\/span>1 persimmon diced into 1cm chunks
\n<\/span>1 persimmon, thinly sliced
\n<\/span>200g vegan creme fraiche or cream
\n<\/span>1 black cardamom pod
\n<\/span>1 tsp maple syrup<\/span><\/p>\n

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Method:<\/b>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>1) Preheat & prepare pan:<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Preheat the oven to 200C \/ fan 180C \/ gas mark 6. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Mix dry ingredients:<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Whisk together almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Mix wet ingredients:<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Beat the eggs, then add honey, maple syrup, oil, milk, yoghurt, and vanilla. Mix until smooth<\/span><\/p>\n

4) Combine:<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, then mix in the persimmon chunks<\/span><\/p>\n

5) Bake:<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Drizzle \u00bd tbsp honey over the base of the pan, then lay down the sliced persimmon. Pour the batter into the pan, then bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/span><\/p>\n

6) Make the cardamom cream:<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Meanwhile, pull apart the cardamom pod and tip out the small black seeds & gently crush with the back of a knife. In a small bowl, mix the cream with 1 tsp maple syrup and the cardamom seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

7) Cool & serve:<\/strong>
\n<\/span>When ready, let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve in slices with a dollop of cardamom cream. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Happy baking, please share your recipe recreations by tagging us on socials @mindfulchefuk<\/a><\/p>\n

Find persimmons on your Mindful Chef menu this winter and get 25% off your first four boxes…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Naturally sweet and full of fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, persimmons are the unsung heroes of winter produce – and we’re giving them their moment to shine. While our chefs have been celebrating this seasonal fruit in dishes like our Winter Halloumi & Beetroot Salad, we also love showing just how versatile persimmons can be. That’s…<\/p>\n

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