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Guilt-Free Carrot Cake

A moist and lightly sweetened carrot cake made with yogurt and natural sweeteners for a healthier dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch cake pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cake pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Whisk eggs, honey, yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  5. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Use finely grated carrots for the best texture and moisture.