Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Printable)
Moist, spiced carrot cake made healthier with Greek yogurt. All mixed in one bowl for easy prep.
# What You’ll 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
14 - 1/3 cup raisins
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the 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 thickened.
03 - Add melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar or top with Greek yogurt frosting before serving, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You can mix everything in one bowl, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist without needing excessive oil or butter
02 -
- Overmixing when adding the flour will make the cake tough, so fold gently and stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
- Grating your carrots finely instead of coarsely helps them distribute evenly and disappear into the batter for better texture
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily, so set your eggs and yogurt out about 30 minutes before baking
- Grating your carrots by hand gives you better control over texture than using a food processor