Chocolate-Chipper Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven according to directions on package.
2. 2
   Coat a 13-inch by 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
3. 3
   Using the can of pears, pound the pecans (in its package or in a baggie) until they resemble a fine chop and set the nuts aside.
4. 4
   Combine the cake mix, pears and its syrup, eggs, water, and oil in a medium bowl.
5. 5
   Using an electric mixer, beat according to package directions.
6. 6
   (Note, the pears will break down and become smooth while beating.)
7. 7
   Pour batter into the cake pan.
8. 8
   Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted comes out clean.
9. 9
   Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the cake.
10. 10
    Top with the nuts.
11. 11
    Place cake in cake pan on cooling rack for 1 hour or until cooled completely.