Exotic Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl combine the fruit with 3 tablespoons of flour to coat.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with Vanilla seeds and mix.
4. 4
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Stir in eggs one at a time.
6. 6
   Add remaining flour and baking powder and mix until smooth.
7. 7
   Gently fold in fruit mixture.
8. 8
   Bake in a 8 1/2 inch loaf pan for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Lower the oven temp to 350 F and continue baking for 40 to 50 minutes more.
10. 10
    Remove from oven and sprinkle with rum.
11. 11
    Let cool and serve at room temperature.