Caramel Pear Pudding Cake
["1 c. all-purpose flour", "2/3 c. granulated sugar", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. salt", "dash of ground cloves", "1/2 c. milk", "1/2 c. chopped pecans", "2 c. pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 medium)", "3/4 c. packed brown sugar", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "3/4 c. boiling water", "ice cream or whipped cream"]
["In large bowl, stir together first six ingredients.", "Add milk, beating until smooth.", "Stir in pears and pecans.", "Turn into ungreased, 2-quart casserole."]
["flour", "granulated sugar", "baking powder", "ground cinnamon", "salt", "ground cloves", "milk", "pecans", "pears", "brown sugar", "butter", "boiling water", "cream"]