My Grandmother’s Pear Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180C (350F). Grease the sides of a 20-cm (8-inch) round cake pan with a bit of the butter, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Place the pears in a single layer at the bottom of the pan.
3. 3
   In a medium mixing-bowl, beat the sugar and the eggs until the mixture pales slightly.
4. 4
   In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. 5
   Add to the wet ingredients and blend well, but without overmixing.
6. 6
   Pour in the butter, and blend again.
7. 7
   Pour the batter evenly over the fruit, and bake for 40 minutes, until golden.
8. 8
   Let the cake settle on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife all around to loosen, and flip onto a serving plate.
9. 9
   Let cool and serve, slightly warm or at room temperature.