Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake (Printable)
A moist, spiced cake made healthier with Greek yogurt, all mixed in one bowl for easy 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)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square or round cake pan with baking parchment.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
03 - Pour in melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg directly into the bowl. 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 surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
09 - Dust with powdered sugar or top with Greek yogurt frosting before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one bowl, so less cleanup and more time eating
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist while cutting back on butter
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added will make the cake tough, so fold gently and stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
- Letting the cake cool completely before frosting prevents the topping from melting right off
03 -
- Grate your carrots finely so they disappear into the batter rather than staying in noticeable chunks
- Toast the nuts before adding them for an extra layer of flavor that people will notice but not quite place