Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake (Printable View)

Moist, spiced cake with Greek yogurt for tenderness. Made easily in one bowl with fresh carrots and warm cinnamon.

# 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 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together 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 bowl. Gently fold together until just combined; do not overmix to maintain tenderness.
04 - Fold in grated carrots, and if using, nuts and raisins, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 35 to 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 -
  • Everything happens in one bowl, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
  • The Greek yogurt creates impossibly tender crumbs without any complicated techniques
02 -
  • Overmixing once the flour is added will make your cake tough instead of tender
  • Grating your own carrots makes a noticeable difference in moisture and texture
03 -
  • Let your cool completely before slicing. It's tempting but patience gives you cleaner edges
  • The middle might look slightly underdone when you pull it out. That's normal and it finishes cooking as it cools

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