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Carrot Pudding: Sweetness and Tradition in Every Bite

A Delight That Evokes Memories of Home

In warm Dominican homes, where life is woven with stories and traditions, there is a dessert that brings with it the sweetness of memories: carrot pudding. This dessert, simple but loaded with flavor, is a masterpiece of grandmothers and mothers who have perfected the recipe over the years.

A Delight That Evokes Memories of Home

Imagine a quiet afternoon in the Dominican countryside. In a modest kitchen, a mother lovingly prepares carrot pudding for her children. With simple ingredients and within reach of any family, transform fresh carrots into an irresistible dessert.

A Delight That Evokes Memories of Home

Every step in preparation is an act of love, from grating the carrots to carefully mixing the ingredients. The aroma of baking pudding fills the house, creating a cozy atmosphere that invites everyone to gather around the table.

A Delight That Evokes Memories of Home

Best served with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk, carrot pudding becomes the center of shared moments and laughter, proving that life's greatest pleasures often come from the simplest things!

Carrot Pudding: Sweetness and Tradition in Every Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of carrots (grated)
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 0.5 cup of butter (melted)
  • 3 large of eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 0.5 cup of raisins (optional)
  • 0.5 cup of walnuts (chopped) - optional

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a baking pan.

Mix the dry ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Mix the wet ingredients:

  1. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
  2. Add the melted butter, milk and vanilla, and mix well.

Combine the mixtures:

  1. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients little by little, mixing until well combined.
  2. Add the grated carrots and, if desired, the raisins and walnuts.

Bake the pudding:

  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the pudding cool in the mold for 10 minutes before removing it from the mold.

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy this homemade delight.

Cooking Notes:

  • You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.
  • If you prefer a moister pudding, add a little more milk to the mixture.
  • The raisins and walnuts are optional, but they add extra texture and flavor that complement the pudding very well.