Sweet Carrot Pudding Recipe
Prepare to delight your taste buds with this exquisite Sweet Carrot Pudding recipe, perfect for any occasion from Thanksgiving feasts to cozy weeknight dinners or even as a delightful addition to your St. Patrick’s Day brunch spread! 🥕✨
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
| 1/4 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 1 1/4 | Eggs |
| 3 | Lemons |
| 3 | Lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Ground allspice |
| 1/2 cup | Carrots |
| 1/2 cup | Crystallized ginger |
| 1 | Icing sugar |
| 2 tbsp | Dark rum |
| 2 tsp | Ground ginger |
Instructions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously buttering a 6-cup ring mold to prevent sticking.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and shortening until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the light brown sugar, beating continuously until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the lemon juice and zest for a burst of citrus flavor.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground allspice. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well combined.
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Fold in the grated carrots and chopped crystallized ginger, infusing the batter with their sweet and spicy flavors.
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Transfer the batter into the prepared ring mold, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover the mold with a buttered round of foil to prevent excess browning.
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Place the filled mold into a larger baking pan and carefully pour hot water into the pan until it reaches two-thirds of the way up the sides of the mold.
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Bake the pudding in the preheated oven for 30 minutes covered, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, allow the pudding to cool in the mold for 10 minutes before gently inverting it onto a serving platter.
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For an extra indulgent touch, serve the warm pudding with a dollop of Gingered Whipped Cream on top.
Gingered Whipped Cream:
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, icing sugar, and ground ginger.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the ingredients together until the cream holds soft peaks.
- Transfer the gingered whipped cream to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
Now, savor each spoonful of this decadent Sweet Carrot Pudding, as its rich flavors and moist texture transport you to dessert paradise! 🥮🧡
