Step 1

Preheat oven 355°F and spray a 9-inch cake pan with baking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 2

Whisk flour and baking powder together, set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl whisk lemon zest, sugar, and eggs, whipping until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add in oil.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients in 3 additions alternating with the yogurt in 2 additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, tapping the pan to remove the air bubbles.

Step 8

Bake the cake until it is golden around the edges and a toothpick inserted comes out clean with a few small, but moist crumbs, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 9

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm. Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.