Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F°/180C° and place the rack in the middle position.

Step 2

Grease a 9x5x2.5 inch loaf pan with butter, cooking spray, or simply line the pan with parchment paper (in this case there's no need to grease the pan).

Step 3

Mix eggs and sugar, then add oil, lemon zest, vanilla essence and mix again. Add yogurt (not very cold) and mix it into a smooth consistency. All in one bowl.

Step 4

Whisk flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt together and add to the wet batter until just combined.

Step 5

Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Step 6

Bake for about 35-40 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 7

When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

Step 8

You can serve it plain or brushed with some quick and easy jam glaze which adds a lovely shine and flavor.I glazed this cake brushing some warm orange jam on top (see notes)*.