1/2 c. pecans
1/4 c. butter
2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 (20 oz.) can sliced pineapple, drained
2/3 c. Maraschino cherries, halved
1 pkg. yellow cake mix without pudding

Combine first two ingredients, spread evenly into 2 greased 9-inch round cake pans. Arrange pineapple slices, cherries and pecans on top. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from pans, cool on rack. Stack layers, pineapple side on plate. Spread Caramel Frosting on side and end.

CARAMEL FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. milk
1 c. powdered sugar