Jolanna vanilla fruit cake: The Ultimate Easy Vanilla

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
• 1 cup (150g) mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans), chopped
• ½ cup (120ml) orange juice
• ½ cup (120ml) dark rum (or apple juice for non-alcoholic option)
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)