Almond Cardamom Persimmon Pudding

Persimmon pudding is less a pudding as it is a rich, moist cake. It’s also one of the most deliciou treats of autumn. I look forward to this cake every year, when the markets are brimming with end-of-summer fruits and vegetables, and hachiya persimmons are displayed proudly in the market for the first time since last autumn. Hachiya persimmons, in particular, are one of fall’s delicacies, and if you are patient enough to ripen them well, you’re rewarded with a luscious jammy pulp that is as