Cream first measure of butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Sift flour and baking powder together

Fold into creamed mixture

Stir in milk

Combine second measure of butter, sugar and mixed spice

Spread this mixture onto the base of a 20cm round cake tin

Arrange pears cut side down or pineapple rings on the butter mixture

Spoon cake mixture over fruit

Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched

Unmould onto a serving plate

Glace cherries can be placed in the centre of each pear or pineapple

Serves 6

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