Steamed Carrot Pudding Recipe

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 shredded peeled carrots
• 1 cup shredded uncooked peeled potatoes
• 1 cup each raisins, chopped dates and nuts
• VANILLA SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Dash ground nutmeg