Mardi Gras Fruit Cake

Combine until smooth, butter and cream cheese.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

Stir in vanilla; add eggs, beating well after each.

Stir together and add 2 1/2 cups flour and baking powder. Combine chopped cherries, chopped pineapple, nuts and 1/4 cup flour.

Add creamed mixture.

Spoon into greased bundt pan or 2 (9 x 5 x 3-inch) loaf pans and bake at 325° for 60 to 80 minutes. (Test for doneness after 60 minutes.)