Fresh Pear Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and grate pears.
2. 2
   Beat oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; mix well with creamed mixture.
3. 3
   Add pears and pecans; stir by hand.
4. 4
   Pour into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
5. 5
   Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
6. 6
   If using 2 loaf pans, bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
7. 7
   Bake a Bundt pan for 60 minutes and a tube pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, sprinkled with nutmeg or ice cream.