2 yellow cake layers
2 sm. pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 lg. can cherry pie filling
2 pkg. (6 oz. size) frozen coconut
1 lg. can fruit cocktail, drained
1 lg. can chunk or crushed pineapple, drained
2 cartons (8 oz. size) Cool Whip
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Make cake layers; cool completely. Prepare instant pudding according to directions; refrigerate to set up.

Place 1 cake layer in bottom of 6 quart glass punch bowl. Add in layers 1/2 of the ingredients in the following order: prepared pudding, cherry pie filling, fruit cocktail, pineapple, nuts, coconut and Cool Whip.

Add second layer and continue in same order using remainder of ingredients. Garnish top with cherries, nuts or more coconut. Serves at least 35.

Note: When serving, spoon down the side to at least first cake layer to get some of all ingredients. Cake layers may be made ahead and frozen. Thaw; put cake together morning of day it is to be served giving ingredients time to marry. Should be refrigerated.