Lemon Scented Yogurt Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Center an oven rack and preheat to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter and flour a standard loaf pan and place on a baking sheet.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, whisk together flour, almonds, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Put sugar in a large bowl with the zest and rub with your fingertips until sugar is moist and aromatic.
5. 5
   Add the yogurt, eggs and vanilla and whisk until blended.
6. 6
   Whisk in the oil.
7. 7
   Add the flour mixture and fold with a spatula or wooden spoon.
8. 8
   Scrape the batter into pan and bake 50 - 55 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan.
9. 9
   Transfer pan to a rack and cool 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Run a blunt knife around edges before unmolding onto a rack to cool, right side up.
11. 11
    Combine creme fraiche, sugar and lemon juice and spoon over cake.