1 egg, beaten
2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Nut Topping
2 lg. pears, pared and thinly sliced

Combine egg, sugar, oil, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture only until combined. Turn into greased 8-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle half of Nut Topping over batter.

Arrange pears on topping; top with remaining Nut Topping. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Makes 9 servings.

NUT TOPPING:

Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped nuts. Makes 1 cup.