Combine the fruit cake fruit mix and walnut meats in a large bowl.

Add maraschino red cherries (or green) and any other candied fruit or nuts like dates or raisins.

In a separate bowl, mix sugar, salt, flour, and baking powder together.

Pour the dry mixture over the fruit and nuts.

Add cherry juice, vanilla, and beaten eggs to the fruit mixture.

Mix in melted butter or shortening.

Stir well until all ingredients are combined.

Grease and flour a loaf pan (or use ungreased tin cans with foil at the bottom).

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, pressing down the fruit and nuts.

Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

Let cool completely before removing from the pan or can.

If using a can, cut out the bottom and use a thin, narrow knife to release the cake.