Honey Pear Cake (Easy and Delicious)

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C)
2. Grease and flour an 8" round springform pan

Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
2. In another large bowl (or stand mixer) cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
3. Add an egg and mix in. Then about a third of the flour mixture and blend well, continue with the other two eggs and rest of the flour and the vanilla. 
4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.

Prepare the Pears

1. Peel and core the pears.
2. Cut the pears into wedges (about 12 slices from each pear).

Assemble the Honey Pear Cake

1. Arrange the pear slices on top of the cake. Depending on the size of the pear, you may not use all of the slices.
2. Sprinkle one tablespoonful of Demerara sugar on top of the cake.

Bake the Cake

1. Place the cake pan into the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the cake is risen, golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
2. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then remove the from the pan.

Finish the Honey Pear Cake

1. Warm the honey slightly, then brush over the top of the entire cake. 
2. Finally, sprinkle with another tablespoonful of Demerara sugar (or less). That's it, you have just made a delicious cake!
3. Slice and serve on its own, or with cream or even custard!