1 box cake mix yellow or white
2 pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (15 oz.) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 lg. pkg. coconut
2 (8 oz.) tubs Cool Whip or 1 lg. (16 oz.)
1 c. pecans, optional
1 punch bowl

Prepare cake mix, as directed on the box. Bake in 9x13 inch pan. Let cool, cut cake in half. Prepare pudding, as directed on box. Crumble 1/2 of cake in bottom of punch bowl. Layer 1/2 of pudding, 1/2 cup pie filling, 1/2 fruit cocktail, 1/2 c. pineapple, 1/2 Cool Whip, 1/2 coconut, and 1/2 nuts (in that order). Repeat layers, keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Serves 25 to 35.