fresh fruit, for garnish
250g/9oz caster sugar
220g/8oz strong flour
100g/3½ oz icing sugar
½ tsp salt
50g/2oz sugar, plus extra for lining tins
1 vanilla pod, seeds only
1 x 7g sachet fast action yeast
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú butter, softened
250ml/9fl oz double cream
2 medium eggs
70ml/4½ tbsp milk
3-4 tbsp dark rum