1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 box yellow cake mix
2 c. chopped pecans
2 sticks butter, thinly sliced lengthwise (I used butter)
Whipped cream (or Cool Whip; ice cream)

In 9x12 baking pan spread pineapple and brown sugar. Sprinkle dry cake mix over pineapple. Top with layer of pecans, then with complete layer of thinly sliced butter. Bake 50-55 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool 30 minutes. Top with whipped cream. Makes 12 servings.