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Place the butter and sugar in a saucepan. Heat and stir until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
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Pour into oiled 8 inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
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Arrange strawberry slices over the butter and sugar mixture in a single layer.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together eggs, sugar and salt. Add melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix to incorporate.
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Add flour and baking powder and mix until combined (do not overmix). Pour the batter over strawberry layer. Place in 350 F (175 C) preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Cool for about 10 minutes. Then run a sharp knife around the edge of the cake and then invert the cake onto a serving plate.