Persimmon Puddin' Recipe

Mix buttermilk with ripe persimmons. Press through sieve or colander. Then add sugar, egg, butter, baking powder, baking soda, cloves, allspice and cinnamon. Add enough flour to make a stiff mixture but not as stiff as cake batter. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) until done. If the pudding falls a little this is good and if it seems soggy that is also good. When you are ready to serve, cut in squares and topwith whipped cream or sugar and cream.