Honey Cake with Caramelized Pears

INGREDIENTS

Unsalted butter, softened, for pan

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

3/4 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

coarse salt

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

large eggs

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

packed light-brown sugar

1/2 cup

plus 2 tablespoons best-quality honey

1/2 cup

milk

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

1/2 tsp

freshly grated lemon zest

Caramelized Pears

Freshly whipped cream, or nondairy whipped topping, for serving (optional)