2 cups flour

1½ cups sugar

1 cup butter

4 eggs

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

½ cup dark rum

½ cup mixed dried fruits (optional)

Method

Cream butter and sugar.

Beat in eggs one at a time.

Fold in flour and baking powder.

Add vanilla, rum, and fruits.

Bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 1 hour, or until a skewer comes out clean.

Brush with extra rum while still warm if desired.