1 box yellow cake mix
1 box pistachio instant pudding
1 c. vegetable oil
1 c. club soda or 7-Up
3 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix all ingredients well 4 to 5 minutes except soda or 7-Up. Add soda last and bake for 45 minutes (sheet cake) or layers (25 minutes) at 350 degrees.

ICING:

1/4 c. cold milk (optional)
1 sm. can crushed pineapple
1 pkg. instant pistachio pudding
1 lg. Cool Whip

Mix crushed pineapple and pudding together. Fold in milk, then Cool Whip. Spread on cooled cake. Top with nuts and cherries. Refrigerate.