Pear Cake With Caramel

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Grease a round, shallow pan with a small amount of butter and sprinkle with sugar.
3. 3
   Line the bottom of the pan with the sliced pears and set aside.
4. 4
   In the blender cup, add the flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, butter and eggs. Beat for 30 seconds on medium (speed 4) until smooth.
5. 5
   Pour the batter over the sliced pears.
6. 6
   Rinse the blender cup, add the brown sugar, caramel and water and blend for 4 minutes on low (speed 2) at 212°F (or, in a saucepan, bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat).
7. 7
   Carefully pour the caramel sauce over the cake batter. (Note: It may look like there is too much liquid, do not worry. The cake will set up while baking).
8. 8
   Bake for 40-45 minutes.
9. 9
   Check the cake and remove from the oven.
10. 10
    Turn out onto a deep plate or pie pan to catch the caramel sauce.