White Cake with Pear Compote

Pear Compote Dream Cake-or “the cake that was so great it could not be named”.  So we just call it X.

Make the white cake according to package directions (tee hee)

A can of pears reserving the juice. Put the pears and some of the juice into a pot and simmer.

Add a bit of cinnamon.

Add a bit of lemon juice.

And a tiny bit of butter.

While that is bubbling away and reducing (by about half).  Toast some nuts.  I used pecans but you can use any nuts you have.  Now, if you are like me this toasting of the nuts requires your absolute full attention (intentional use of the word “nuts” repeatedly).  I have burned so many nuts that i could swear right now.  When the sauce is reduced by half add the nuts.

Let that sit while you make whip cream.  Whip it til its nice and fluffy.  You can also buy real whip cream from the can if you so desire (see how easy this can be).