Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. oil
  • 1/4 c. brandy
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 c. chopped pears
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt or 10-inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • Mix well.
  • Add oil, brandy, vanilla and eggs.
  • With spoon, stir until well blended.
  • (Mixture will be very thick.)
  • Fold in pears and pecans.
  • Pour and spread batter into greased and floured pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes.