Description
A rich, moist steamed pudding packed with carrots, dates, and raisins, topped with a luxurious, aromatic nutmeg cream sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1.5 cups finely grated carrots
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup heavy cream (for the sauce)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for the sauce)
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (for the sauce)
Instructions
Step 1: Grease a 1.5-quart pudding basin or heat-proof glass bowl with butter and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
Step 3: Stir in the grated carrots, chopped dates, and raisins until well distributed.
Step 4: Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared basin. Cover with greased parchment paper and foil, tie with string, and place in a steamer over boiling water.
Step 6: Steam for 2 to 2.5 hours, checking water levels frequently. For the sauce, whisk heavy cream, sugar, and nutmeg over medium heat until slightly thickened, then serve over the warm pudding.
Notes
Always use fresh carrots for the best moisture levels. Medjool dates are preferred for their superior sweetness.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT2H30M
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
