TINY TIM'S PLUM PUDDING

Tiny Tim's Plum Pudding image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cans (15 ounces each) plums, drained, pitted and chopped
1-3/4 cups chopped dates
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup dried currants
HARD SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup dark rum or orange juice

Steps:

Generously grease an 8-cup pudding mold, metal gelatin mold or ovenproof bowl., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs, flour, orange zest, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in plums, dates, raisins, carrots and currants., Transfer to prepared pudding mold. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil; tie foil with kitchen string to secure., Place on a rack in a stockpot; add 3 in. of hot water to pot. Bring water to a gentle boil; steam cake, covered, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 2 to 2-1/2 hours; add more water to pot as needed. Remove pudding from pot; let stand 5 minutes before unmolding., Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat hard sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Unmold pudding onto a serving plate; serve warm with sauce.