Flaugnarde with Pears

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cake and all-purpose flours, salt and 1/4 cup of the milk until smooth.
2. 2
   Whisk in the remaining 3/4 cup of milk, the rum and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sugar.
3. 3
   Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 450 and coat a deep 9-inch cake pan with half of the butter.
5. 5
   Pour the batter into the pan and arrange the pear slices on top.
6. 6
   Dot with the remaining butter and bake in the lower third of the oven for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Reduce the oven temperature to 400 and bake for 30 minutes longer, or until the flaugnarde is puffed and deeply golden.
8. 8
   Let cool for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and serve.