Flaugnarde with Pears

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cake and all-purpose flours, salt and 1/4 cup of the milk until smooth.

2. 2

   Whisk in the remaining 3/4 cup of milk, the rum and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sugar.

3. 3

   Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 450 and coat a deep 9-inch cake pan with half of the butter.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the pan and arrange the pear slices on top.

6. 6

   Dot with the remaining butter and bake in the lower third of the oven for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Reduce the oven temperature to 400 and bake for 30 minutes longer, or until the flaugnarde is puffed and deeply golden.

8. 8

   Let cool for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and serve.

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