1 box yellow cake mix
Mix according to box directions. Pour into jelly roll pan, 12 x 17 inch or therabouts. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cake tests done.
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1 (20 oz.) can drained, crushed pineapple
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. milk
1 box instant vanilla or French vanilla pudding
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip
Soften cream cheese; place in mixing bowl and slowly add milk, mixing well with cream cheese. Add dry pudding mix and beat until thickened. Add drained pineapple, folding in well. Spread on cooled cake. Next, spread on Cool Whip. On top of this, sprinkle coconut, chopped nuts, and chopped maraschino cherries (either of which can be optional).