Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Printable)

Moist, flavorful carrot cake made easy in one bowl with Greek yogurt for tenderness and subtle tang. Perfect wholesome dessert.

# 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 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 packed light brown sugar
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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, brown sugar, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
03 - Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg directly to the bowl. Gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
04 - Fold in grated carrots, nuts if using, and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
06 - Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist without needing complicated frosting or cream cheese
  • Everything comes together in one bowl, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying that warm slice
  • The texture is somewhere between cake and quick bread, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert
02 -
  • Overmixing the flour makes the cake tough, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
  • Grating your own carrots instead of buying pre shredded makes a huge difference in moisture and texture
  • The cake might look slightly underdone when you first pull it out, but it continues cooking as it cools
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate better, so pull your eggs and yogurt out about 20 minutes before starting
  • Press down on the grated carrots with paper towels to remove excess moisture if they seem especially wet

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