First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly. While the oven heats up, you may want to grease your cake pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.

Gather all your ingredients. It’s essential they are at room temperature, especially eggs and yogurt. This helps incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a fluffier cake.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, sugar, and eggs. Whisk until everything is well-blended and creamy. Then, add in the olive oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Keep whisking!

In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine.

Now, add the fresh lemon zest to the mixture. This step is crucial; it brings a delightful brightness to the cake!

Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.

Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. After that, gently turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.