"This recipe has been in my family for at least three generations, passed down from my Canadian grandmother. It's been a favorite wintertime dessert for us and always included for Easter dinner and other holiday meals. —Ann Searcey, Kettering, Ohio..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup each shredded carrots and peeled potatoes
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1 cup each raisins, chopped dates and nuts
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VANILLA SAUCE:
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups cold water
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Dash ground nutmeg