Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Optional Garnish: powdered sugar
Instructions
- Boil the carrots in water until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Drain and puree the cooked carrots with butter and sugar in a food processor.
- Blend in flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
- Incorporate the eggs one by one until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffy and golden.
Notes
Ensure carrots are cooked until very soft for a smooth puree.
Spices are essential for depth of flavor; don’t skip them!
Let soufflé cool slightly before serving for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg