Description
Steamed Carrot Pudding Cake is a heartwarming dessert perfect for any occasion, combining the rich flavors of spiced carrots with a warm, buttery Vanilla Extract sauce. This moist cake is steamed to perfection, ensuring a tender texture that will impress your family and friends. Whether it’s a festive holiday gathering or a cozy night in, this delightful pudding cake offers a comforting treat that feels indulgent yet wholesome, filled with nutritious ingredients like grated carrots and nuts. The added warmth of the buttery sauce elevates each bite, making it an irresistible dessert choice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening, frozen and grated
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, molasses, and eggs until combined.
- Stir in flour, spices, baking soda, and salt until blended.
- Fold in grated shortening, carrots, raisins, and nuts gently.
- Prepare a half-sized bundt pan with non-stick spray; pour batter in and cover with foil (poke holes).
- Set up the pressure cooker with water and trivet; place the bundt pan inside.
- Cook under high pressure for 60 minutes; allow natural pressure release.
- Cool for 10 minutes before unmolding onto a platter.
- Prepare the warm sauce by melting brown sugar and butter; stir in cream and vanilla until thickened.
- Serve slices drizzled with warm sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Substitute nuts or dried fruits based on preference for added variety. Use finely grated carrots for smoother texture in the cake. Chill shortening before grating for a fluffier cake.