Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Printer-friendly)
Moist, spiced carrot cake made healthier with Greek yogurt in one bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
09 - 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 2 cups finely grated carrots
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
14 - 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square or round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
03 - Pour in melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg directly into the bowl. Fold with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar or top with Greek yogurt frosting before serving, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one bowl, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly tender without needing excessive oil or butter
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added will make the cake tough, so fold gently and stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
- Grating your carrots finely rather than in thick shreds helps them distribute evenly and cook into the batter properly
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a better texture
- Letting the cake cool completely before slicing prevents it from crumbling apart