Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake (Printable)

A moist, spiced carrot cake made healthier with Greek yogurt, all mixed in a single bowl for easy preparation.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp 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 tsp 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square or round cake pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined.
03 - Add melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold with a spatula until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or top with Greek yogurt frosting before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one bowl, which means almost zero cleanup and minimal effort
  • The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist while cutting back on oil, so you feel good about seconds
02 -
  • Overmixing after adding the flour will make your cake tough and rubbery, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
  • Grating your carrots finely rather than in thick shreds helps them disappear into the batter for a more tender texture
03 -
  • Add orange zest along with the wet ingredients for a bright citrus twist that cuts through the sweetness
  • Roasting the walnuts at 350°F for 8 minutes before adding them brings out their natural oils and makes them taste much richer

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