1 box yellow cake mix
1 lg. can crushed pineapple
2 c. sugar (can get by with 1 1/2)
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 sm. box instant vanilla pudding
1 c. coconut (opt.)
4 bananas
1 lg. container Cool Whip
1/2 c. chopped pecans (opt.)
1/2 c. chopped cherries

Mix cake according to directions on box, but use milk instead of water. Bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bring the crushed pineapple and sugar to a boil. When the cake is done, punch holes in it and pour the pineapple mixture over it. Let it stand for a while. Mix the pudding according to package directions. Mix in bowl with the cream cheese, mix well. Pour over cake. Slice bananas on cake. Spread Cool Whip over bananas. Sprinkle with pecans, cherries and coconut. Refrigerate.