Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.

Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with vegetable oil or line with parchment paper.

Whisk together the eggs and sugar until frothy, about 1-2 minutes.

Incorporate the vegetable oil, lemon zest, and vanilla essence into the egg mixture.

Mix in the yogurt until uniformly combined.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gently fold into the wet mixture.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness at the 35-minute mark.

Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Optional: Brush a warm glaze over the cooled cake for a shiny finish.