Pear Cake With Caramel Glaze

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 3 cups ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pinch salt