Line a 9 or 10 x 4 inch loaf tin/pan with baking paper. Pre-heat the oven to 180C / 355F.
Combine the flour, baking soda and powder, spices and orange zest in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, maple syrup (or honey) and milk (or juice) in a medium jug or mixing bowl.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined (don't over-mix).
Fold the pear pieces into the batter.
Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Smooth it down a little.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean or with just a few sticky crumbs on it. If there is any wet batter on the skewer, bake the cake for 5 more minutes and check again.
Let cool then slice and enjoy. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days, or wrap tightly and freeze for 2 to 3 months.
