Pear Vanilla Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter an 8x4 loaf pan and sprinkle to coat with sugar.
2. 2
   Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Add the vanilla.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, sift 1 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, and the salt. Slowly mix into the creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Toss the pears in the remaining flour to coat and fold into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf dish. Sprinkle to top with sugar.
5. 5
   Bake for 60 minutes, until knife inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.