Carrot Pudding

Moist, dense and spicy, this steamed pudding features grated carrots and potatoes, a handful of raisins and a fragrant mixture of ground cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Top with a rich and creamy butter sauce for a truly magical dessert.

• Calories: 552 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup peeled and shredded potatoes
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots, potatoes, sugar, raisins, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, all spice, and ground cloves. Transfer mixture to a clean 1 pound coffee can. Secure wax paper over the top and place the filled can in a large pot with 2 to 3 inches of water. Cover the pot and bring the water to a simmer.

Step 2

Steam the cake for 2 hours. Serve warm.

Step 3

Buttery sauce: In a medium-size pot, combine butter or margarine, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Heat until the mixture is liquid. Spoon mixture over the warm carrot pudding to serve.