If using a 9x13 pan, you can choose to add the cinnamon pecan filling as stopping instead. Add ½ cup flour and melt ⅘ tablespoons butter, mix together and sprinkle on top. Also, if you are at high altitude, the cake will come out better if you use only 1½ teaspoons baking powder (this is what I used but sea level bakers will need the extra lift of the additional ½ teaspoon). This cake will work with different pear like fruit and berries, my apple blueberry was very similar.