Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake One Bowl (Printable)

Moist, tender carrot cake with Greek yogurt made in one bowl for easy cleanup.

# 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
09 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

12 - 2 cups grated carrots
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/2 cup raisins

# 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 blended.
03 - Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg directly to the bowl. Gently fold together until just combined; do not overmix.
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 with a spatula for even baking.
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 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps every bite incredibly moist without any complicated techniques
  • You need only one bowl and about ten minutes of active effort
  • It tastes like a cozy bakery treat but feels wholesome enough for breakfast
02 -
  • Overmixing after adding the flour will make the cake tough instead of tender
  • The Greek yogurt must be plain and full fat works best for the richest texture
  • Grating the carrots finely prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking
03 -
  • Whole milk Greek yogurt makes a noticeably richer cake than low fat versions
  • Packing the brown sugar tightly into your measuring cup ensures proper sweetness

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