If you're planning on baking the cupcakes with pear slices on top I would be concerned that the pears might sink into the batter. (celebratingsweets.com)
This moist pear cake has some crunchy almonds and dark chocolate chunks inside, and sweet pear slices on the top. (myzucchinirecipes.com)
Arrange pear slices in a single layer on sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons maple syrup. (all-thats-jas.com)