Jolanna Vanilla Fruit Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp (10ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
• ½ tsp (2g) baking soda
• ½ tsp (2g) salt
• 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (e.g., apricots, cranberries, raisins)
• ½ cup (75g) mixed candied citrus peel
• ¼ cup (60ml) dark rum (optional, for soaking)
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)