• Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C)
• Grease and flour an 8" round springform pan

Prepare the Cake Batter

• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
• In another large bowl (or stand mixer) cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
• Add an egg and mix in. Then about a third of the flour mixture and blend well, continue with the other two eggs and rest of the flour and the vanilla. 
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.

Prepare the Pears

• Peel and core the pears.
• Cut the pears into wedges (about 12 slices from each pear).

Assemble the Honey Pear Cake

• Arrange the pear slices on top of the cake. Depending on the size of the pear, you may not use all of the slices.
• Sprinkle one tablespoonful of Demerara sugar on top of the cake.

Bake the Cake

• Place the cake pan into the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the cake is risen, golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes then remove the from the pan.

Finish the Honey Pear Cake

• Warm the honey slightly, then brush over the top of the entire cake. 
• Finally, sprinkle with another tablespoonful of Demerara sugar (or less). That's it, you have just made a delicious cake!
• Slice and serve on its own, or with cream or even custard!