Upside-down Pear Cake Ingredients: 3 ripe pears, peeled, halved and cored 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flours 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons icing sugar teaspoon cinnamon Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8" by greasing and lining pan with waxed paper or parchment paper 2. Arrange the pear halves evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside 3. Using an electric beater or food processor, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the eggs, adding them one at a time and mixing well after each addition. 5. Add the flour to the bowl, gently fold it into the mixture, then stir the milk 6. Spoon the cake batter evenly over the pears and smooth the surface 7. Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the surface is firm when gently touched and the cake has slightly come away from the sides of the pan. 8. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a serving plate. Peel away the waxed paper or parchment paper, dust the top of the cake evenly with icing sugar and cinnamon and serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.