Step 1

Preheat Convection oven to 350 F.

Step 2

Grease a 24 cm (9½ inch) spring pan

Step 3

In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment beat butter and sugar together until very fluffy and white.

Step 4

Mix in the eggs slowly, one egg at a time. Add vanilla and lemon zest.

Step 5

In another bowl sift together flour, salt and baking powder.

Step 6

Add the flour mixture slowly to the egg mixture. Don't over mix.

Step 7

Pour half of the batter into the spring pan. Place the pears on top. Pour the rest of the batter in the pan.

Step 8

Bake for about 60 min or until a tooth pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.