Step 1: Prepare
- Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F.
- Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Set aside.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl:
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and pale.
- Add oil and mix well.
- Add yogurt and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Combine (Gentle!)
- Add dry ingredients to wet in 2–3 batches.
- Fold gently with a spatula.
- Do not overmix — stop as soon as smooth.
Lumps are okay. Overmixing kills softness.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour batter into pan.
- Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake 35–40 minutes.
- Toothpick should come out clean or with soft crumbs.
Step 6: Cool Properly
- Let cake cool 10 minutes in pan.
- Remove and cool completely on a rack.
