Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Printable)
A moist, flavorful carrot cake featuring Greek yogurt for tenderness and subtle tang, all made easily in one bowl.
# 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 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 packed light brown sugar
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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk 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 wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Gently fold in grated carrots along with walnuts or pecans and raisins if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
06 - Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
07 - Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one bowl, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying that first warm slice
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist for days, though it rarely lasts that long in my house
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added will make the cake tough, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
- Grating your own carrots instead of buying pre-grated ones makes a huge difference in texture and moisture
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter
- Press down gently on the grated carrots before measuring to remove excess moisture