Carrot Pudding
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 cup grated carrots
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1 cup peeled and shredded potatoes
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground allspice
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 cup white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
1
Combine carrots, potatoes, sugar, raisins, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, all spice, and ground cloves in a large mixing bowl.
2
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.
3
Steam the cake for 2 hours. Serve warm.
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.