Description
A delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of dates and raisins with the wholesome goodness of carrots, topped with a creamy nutmeg cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75g) raisins
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) grated carrots
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the Nutmeg Cream:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and chop the pitted dates.
- Boil one cup of water and pour it over the chopped dates and raisins in a bowl. Stir in the baking soda and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the grated carrots and the soaked date-raisin mixture, mixing gently until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
- While the pudding is baking, prepare the nutmeg cream by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Serve the pudding warm with a dollop of nutmeg cream on top.
Notes
- Use fresh, sweet carrots for the best flavor.
- Soak the dates and raisins in boiling water for at least 10 minutes for optimal softness.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan, replace eggs with a flaxseed or chia seed mixture and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Carrot Date Raisin Pudding, Nutmeg Cream, Dessert Recipe