This simple rustic cake is one that you'll want to eat throughout the year. It is simple to make and the fruit on the bottom of the cake caramelizes as it bakes. The pear slices form a gorgeous star pattern on top of the cake. Save your oven and use your slow cooker. This is a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. #polentacake, #slowcookercake, #Italiancake, #pearupsidedowncake, #upsidedowncake, #pearcake, #Thanksgivingdessert, #Christmasdessert, #holidaycake, #fruitcake