1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, and oil until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4: Blend and Batter
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix this keeps the texture tender.
Fold in the lemon zest if using.
5: Bake
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6: Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or dusted with powdered sugar.