Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works best)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan or round cake tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add yogurt, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with a lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) for extra flavor.
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