1 box yellow pudding in the cake mix
9 oz. Cool Whip
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. milk
1 box vanilla instant pudding
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. shredded coconut
1 jar maraschino cherries

Bake cake as directed. Mix pudding with milk until thick, then mix in cream cheese. Add Cool Whip. Spread on cooled cake. Drain pineapple and spread on cake. Sprinkle with nuts and coconut. Top with cherries.