EASY FRUIT CAKE

1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 tbsp molasses
3 whole eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon BAKING POWDER (NOT baking soda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups glazed fruits
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dark rum OR any liquor of choice OR apple juice if not using liquor.