Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Print version)

Moist, tender carrot cake made with Greek yogurt for extra richness. Easy one-bowl preparation with warm spices and optional nuts.

# What you need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 teaspoon 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps every bite moist without any fancy techniques or ingredients
  • You only need one bowl which means minimal cleanup maximum enjoyment
02 -
  • Overmixing once the flour is added will make the cake tough so stop as soon as you no longer see dry patches
  • The cake continues baking slightly from residual heat so pulling it out with a few moist crumbs is better than risking a dry result
03 -
  • Use whole milk Greek yogurt for the richest texture but low-fat works beautifully too
  • Press your grated carrots between paper towels to remove excess moisture if they seem especially wet

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