Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 3 (3 1/2 oz.) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 5 c. milk
  • 2 large cans crushed pineapple, drained
  • 5 large bananas, sliced
  • 1 large container Cool Whip
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Method

  • Bake cake according to package directions in 13 x 9-inch pan. Let cake cool completely.
  • Divide the cake in half.
  • Break the first half up into small pieces and put in the bottom of a punch bowl.
  • Make the pudding mix with 5 cups milk.
  • Pour half of the pudding mix over the cake, then layering, add half of the pie filling, 1 can of the crushed pineapple and half of the bananas. Mix the whipped topping and nuts together.
  • Put half of this over the layers.
  • Repeat the layers ending with nut topping.
  • Decorate with the cherries and nuts if desired.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.