Carrot Pudding

A steamed carrot pudding that's moist, dense, and fragrant with cinnamon and allspice is served with a sweet butter sauce for an old-fashioned Christmas dessert.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• 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

Steam the cake for 2 hours. Serve warm.

Step 2

Combine carrots, potatoes, sugar, raisins, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, all spice, and ground cloves in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Transfer mixture into a mold or 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 4

To make the sweet butter sauce: Combine butter, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium-size pot. Heat until warmed through and sugar has dissolved. Spoon sauce over warm carrot pudding to serve.