1 yellow cake mix, baked according to directions
1 very lg. size Cool Whip
1 (12 oz. and 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
Approx. 30 oz. frozen strawberries, thawed, sliced
1 box vanilla instant pudding mix (powdered)
5 med. or sm. bananas
Chopped pecans
Maraschino cherries

Prepare cake as directed - I make it in 2 (9 inch) round pans. When cool, split layers in half to make 4 rounds. Cut small piece and pat in bottom of punch bowl. Slice some bananas over this, sprinkle with powdered pudding, crushed pineapple and strawberries. Cover with a layer of Cool Whip and sprinkle with pecans.

Repeat these layers to make 4 layers, increasing amounts as bowl gets larger. You just have to judge how much of each to use so you don't run out before the end - you learn this as you do it! Put cherries on top layer of Cool Whip with pecans. Let set at least overnight.