Description
Carrot Zucchini Pudding with Orange Ginger Sauce is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and zucchini, topped with a zesty orange-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 1 cup (100g) finely grated carrots
- 1 cup (110g) finely grated zucchini (squeezed of excess moisture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk or milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup (120ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots and zucchini by washing, peeling, and grating them, then squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Fold in the grated carrots and zucchini, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour the batter into a prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- While the pudding cools, prepare the orange-ginger sauce by combining orange juice, honey or maple syrup, ginger, and butter in a saucepan and simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the pudding warm, drizzled with the orange-ginger sauce, and optionally topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Choose fresh, vibrant carrots and zucchini for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness according to personal preference.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan options, replace eggs with flaxseed meal or chia seeds and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Carrot Zucchini Pudding, Orange Ginger Sauce, Dessert, Healthy Dessert, Vegan Dessert, Gluten-Free Dessert