Carrot Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup carrots, peeled and shredded
• 1 cup potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1 cup nuts, of your choice
• water, boiling, to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water, cold
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ground nutmeg, to taste