Melt 3 TBS butter. Add 1 1/2 cups white sugar and 3 well beaten eggs.

Add and mix well in order given:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • salt
  • 1 1/2 cups grated raw carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups grated raw potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • Mix in fruit peel and nuts if desired

Mix the batch well then pour into a greased mold (see How To Prepare Steamed Puddings). Cover with aluminum foil or tight fitting cover and steam 2 or more hours.

Cool and store till wanted–then steam again for 30 minutes.

Serve with any desired sauce (see Hard Sauce Recipe).

Source: Old community cookbook

Date Added: Nov 28, 2007