Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Printable)
Moist, spiced carrot cake with Greek yogurt, prepared in one bowl for easy cleanup.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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:
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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg directly into the wet mixture. Fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let the cake 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 Tips:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist without any complicated butter creaming steps
- Everything comes together in one bowl, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
- The warm spices make your whole kitchen smell like a cozy bakery
02 -
- Don't overmix the batter once you add the flour or the cake will become tough and dense
- The cake continues baking slightly as it cools in the pan, so don't worry if it seems a tiny bit jiggly when you first pull it out
03 -
- Grate your carrots finely by hand rather than using a food processor for better texture distribution
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly and create a more tender crumb