Step 1

Soak the raisins in rum.

Step 2

Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture turns white. Stirring continuously, pour in the fresh milk and then the oil.

Step 3

Sift the flour with the vanilla and baking powder. Add it in portions to the above mixture and mix until smooth.

Step 4

Peel the apples and remove the seeds, then cut them into cubes. Pour them into the cake batter, along with half of the soaked raisins.

Step 5

Prepare a cake tin and cover it with baking paper. Pour in the mixture and level.

Step 6

Peel and cut the pears lengthwise. Arrange them on top of the dough in a circle.

Step 7

Pour the remaining raisins between the pears. Sprinkle with a spoonful of sugar.

Step 8

Heat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Bake the fruit cake until done (45 min) and serve it sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Step 9

The fruit cake with pears and apples is ready.