Quebec Flag Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line the bottom of a 33 x 23-cm (13 x 9-inch) rectangular pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over two sides. Butter the other two sides.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth. At low speed, add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.

4. 4

   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool for about 45 minutes. Unmould and cool completely on a rack.