1 3/4 lb. peeled carrots
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 eggs, well beaten with electric mixer
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Steam or boil carrots until extra soft. Drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl.

While carrots are warm, add sugar, baking powder and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Add flour and mix well. Add whipped eggs and beat well. Add softened butter and beat well. Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until top is a light golden brown. Sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar over top before serving.