Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Print View)

A moist, healthier carrot cake made with Greek yogurt and warm spices, all mixed in one bowl for effortless preparation.

# What You'll 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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 teaspoon 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)

# Step-by-Step 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 lightened in color.
03 - Pour in melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
04 - Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg directly into the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in grated carrots along with nuts and raisins if using until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
09 - If desired, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or frost with Greek yogurt frosting before slicing and serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist without needing a cup of butter
  • One bowl means you're eating cake in under an hour with minimal cleanup
  • The spices hit that perfect cozy note that makes everything feel like fall
02 -
  • Overmixing once the flour hits the bowl makes tough cake, so fold like you mean it but gently
  • Grating your own carrots releases moisture that bagged ones lost somewhere in processing
  • The cake might look slightly underdone at 35 minutes but carryover cooking finishes it perfectly
03 -
  • Use the large side of your box grater for perfect carrot texture that isn't mushy
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the coconut oil from seizing when you mix

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