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Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 350 deg.F. Line bottom of an 8" round cake pan with parchment. Grease and flour pan thoroughly. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla and lemon zest till smooth.
Step 3
Placing a large sifter or sieve right over the bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into the bowl.
Step 4
Whisk into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated and batter is smooth.
Step 5
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth top with a spatula.
Step 6
Peel, core and cut pears into thin slices. Arrange pear slices on top of cake batter. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top.
Step 7
Bake for 40-50 minutes or till cake is puffy and golden and passes the toothpick test.
Step 8
Remove from oven and cool in pan over a wire rack for 10 minutes. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, cut and serve. Enjoy!
Step 9
Cooled cake covered properly keeps well on the countertop for 2 days, refrigerate for longer durations.