2 eggs
1 c. salad oil
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. water
2 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. cinnamon or 1 1/2 tsp.
3/4 tsp. salt
Pinch nutmeg
3 lg. pears, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Add 1/2 c. chopped nuts if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 baking pan. In large mixer bowl beat eggs with oil until foamy. Add sugar, vanilla, baking soda and water. Beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, beat until smooth. Fold in pears and nuts (dough will be very stiff). Spread evenly into pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cover and store at room temperature. Makes 12 servings about 410 calories each. Bound to become a family favorite this cake is even better the second or third day.