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Carrot Cake with Yogurt Parfait


  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

A delightful and moist carrot cake paired with a creamy yogurt parfait, perfect for a balanced dessert or a special breakfast treat.


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup granola


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until well combined.
In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
Add the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the sugar and egg mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins gently.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the yogurt parfait by combining the plain Greek yogurt, honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
To assemble the parfaits, cut the cooled carrot cake into small cubes.
In serving glasses or bowls, layer 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture, followed by a layer of carrot cake cubes, then a sprinkle of granola.
Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of yogurt and a final sprinkle of granola on top.
Serve immediately or refrigerate the parfaits for up to 2 hours before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes