2 pounds carrots, made soft (boil/steam).  mash a-la potatos, or puree
in blender if need be.

mix in 3 beaten eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 tbsp all
purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract.

pour into greased 2 quart casserole (half-casserole) dish.

bake at 350 for 10 minutes, then top with:

topping = 1 cup walnuts tossed with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup
flour, 1/3 cup melted butter, and 1/4tsp allspice, cloves, ground
ginger

then bake another 30m.  it won't get crusty but will be done.