To prepare the persimmon cake, wash the fruits, cut off the stem (1) and remove the peel (2), slice them roughly (3) and set aside. Now take care of the dough: pour the sifted flour into a large bowl, ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking. It’s both convenient to use and ...