~~ My sister Laura created this wonderfully light cake. ~~

1 can (16 oz.)pear halves in light syrup

1 package orange cake mix

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 egg whites

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.

2. Drain pear halves, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Place pears in food processor or blender and process until smooth.

3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pureed pears, reserved pear liquid, oil, and egg whites. Mix at low speed until moistened; beat two minutes at high spped. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes; invert onto serving plate;cool completely before serving.