Description
This Greek Yogurt Carrot Cake combines fresh carrots, Greek yogurt, and rich spices in a simple one-bowl preparation. Ideal for a quick dessert or a cozy treat, it’s sure to please anyone looking for a delicious homemade option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups carrots (finely grated – about 3 medium or 11 oz)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or replace ½ cup with whole wheat flour for added fiber)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice (optional)
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup almond milk (or any milk)
- ¼ cup light olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a cake pan by oiling it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 large egg, ½ cup Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup almond milk, ¼ cup light olive oil, ¾ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 inch of grated fresh ginger. Whisk until smooth and mixed well.
- Add in 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon allspice, 2½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the batter thick.
- Fold in 2½ cups of grated carrots, ½ cup chopped walnuts, and ½ cup raisins. Mix until evenly distributed, then pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle shaved almonds, walnuts, or pecans on top for added texture.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve each slice with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, a light drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Consider replacing half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added health benefits.
For a sweeter kick, serve with a drizzle of maple syrup, or keep it simple with just Greek yogurt.
Make sure to not overmix the batter to keep the cake moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg