Mix and bake cake mix according to package directions in 11"x14" pan until light brown. Let cool and cut into 3 sections. Mix pudding per instructions and hold aside.
Use a punch bowl or large container of about 2 1/2 gallon capacity. Break up the first section of the cake in the punch bowl. Spoon a layer of the vanilla pudding, layer of pineapple, layer of cherries and a layer of Cool Whip. (Use a perforated spoon when dipping the pineapple.) Repeat this layering 2 or more times. Garnish with fresh strawberries or other fruit. Serves 35.