Port Pear Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Peel pears, remove core and chop.
2. 2
   Place pears in a saucepan and cover with Port wine.
3. 3
   Bring wine to a boil and boil for about 15 minutes on low heat.
4. 4
   If pears are too firm, cook for five additional minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and let pears cool.
6. 6
   Beat eggs with sugar until foamy.
7. 7
   Fold in flour, baking powder and drained pears.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated oven at 200°C (approximately 400°F) for 20-25 minutes.