Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Printer-friendly)

A moist, tender carrot cake made with Greek yogurt in one bowl for easy preparation.

# 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 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
09 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, whole milk recommended
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

12 - 2 cups grated carrots, about 3 medium carrots
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
14 - 1/2 cup raisins, optional

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, brown sugar, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg directly to the bowl. Gently fold together until just combined; do not overmix to prevent tough texture.
04 - Fold in grated carrots along with nuts and raisins if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
06 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 8 servings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes this incredibly moist without any complicated frosting required
  • Everything comes together in one bowl meaning less cleanup and more time eating
  • This tastes even better the next day making it perfect for make ahead breakfasts
02 -
  • Grate your carrots by hand instead of buying pre shredded carrots for better texture and moisture
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing or it will crumble and lose its structure
  • The Greek yogurt substitution is what makes this recipe special so do not swap it for regular yogurt
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily and create a smoother batter
  • Press down lightly on the grated carrots to remove excess moisture before adding them

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