Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of a classic Steamed Carrot Pudding. This traditional British-American dessert is rich in spices, fruits, and nuts, creating a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup suet or unsalted butter (finely chopped)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated raw potato
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mold: Grease a 4-cup pudding mold or heat-safe bowl.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in brown sugar, suet or butter, carrots, potato, raisins, and nuts. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- Steam the Pudding: Spoon batter into the mold, cover, and steam for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Serve: Unmold the pudding after resting for 10 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- This dessert is a holiday favorite.
- For a lighter version, use apples instead of potatoes.
- Leftovers can be reheated by steaming or microwaving with a damp paper towel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
