Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 lb. carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 C. white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 C. butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. confectioners' sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the carrots until very tender, (approximately 15 minutes). Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • While carrots are warm, use an electric mixer to beat with sugar, baking powder and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Mix in the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs and butter.
  • Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until top is golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar (may substitute brown sugar; sprinkle on during last few minutes of baking).
  • Serves:
  • 6-8.