Description
Carrot Pudding with a Brown Sugar Sauce is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of carrots with a rich brown sugar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated fresh carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
Instructions
- Creating this Carrot Pudding with a Brown Sugar Sauce is straightforward. Follow these steps for an incredible dessert:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.
- Combine Carrots and Sugar: In another bowl, mix the grated carrots with the granulated sugar, allowing it to sit for about 10 minutes. This helps to draw out moisture from the carrots.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the carrot mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Add Nuts: If using, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool in the dish for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbling. Remove from heat.
Notes
- Serve warm with the brown sugar sauce drizzled on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- This pudding can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
