3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 fresh pears, peeled, cored, sliced (reserve some pear slices)
Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat.

Stir in cocoa, vanilla, flour and salt. Spread into buttered and floured 11-inch round shallow pan-spring form. No more than 1/2 inch deep.

Arrange pear slices, pressing into batter part-way (in a design if wanted).

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until firm. Check frequently-do not overcook.

Cool and dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with reserved slices when serving.