1 box yellow cake mix
20 oz. can crushed pineapple
1 c. sugar
3 oz. vanilla instant pudding
1/2 c. coconut
8 oz. Cool Whip
1 c. chopped nuts

Bake cake as directed for an 11"x13"x2" cake. While cake bakes simmer sugar and undrained pineapple (bring to a boil). When cake is done, poke holes in it with a table fork and pour pineapple mixture over cake. Chill. Mix pudding as directed, add coconut, spread over cake. Spread Cool Whip over cake, sprinkle with nuts and cherries if desired.