Lemon Yogurt Cake

This lemon cake recipe can only be described as... very lemony ;) If you like lemons, you will appreciate the tartness of this delicious cake.

Cake
  1 1/2 c flour
  2 tsp baking powder
  1/2 tsp salt
  1 c yogurt
  1 c sugar
  3 eggs
  2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
  1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  1/2 c vegetable oil

Syrup
  1/3 c sugar
  1/3 c freshly squeezed lemon juice

powdered sugar (optional)

1)  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease & flour a loaf pan.
2)  In medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
3)  In large bowl, whisk yogurt, 1 c sugar, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla extract.
4)  Whisk the dry ingredients into the liquid ones, add oil and stir until completely incorporated.
5)  Pour batter in pan and bake about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
6)  While the cake is baking, pour 1/3 c lemon juice and 1/3 c sugar into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
7)  When cake is done, allow it to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then pour the syrup over. Let the cake cool completely.
8)  Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving (optional).