Fresh Carrot Soufflé
Description
This delicious carrot soufflé made with puréed carrots, sugar, and eggs may remind you of a sweet potato casserole in both texture and taste.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 cup white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup margarine, softened
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2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until very tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3
Use an electric mixer to beat warm carrots with sugar, baking powder, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix in flour, eggs, and margarine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Sprinkle lightly with confectioners’ sugar before serving.