Punch Bowl Cake
["1 yellow cake (9 x 13-inch) or 2 (8 x 9-inch) round cake layers, prepared as directed from yellow cake mix", "1 large family size pkg. instant vanilla pudding, prepared as directed on box", "1 (20 oz.) can cherry pie filling", "1 (20 oz.) can fruit cocktail, drained", "1 (20 oz.) can chunk or tidbits drained pineapple", "1 (16 oz.) pkg. coconut", "1 (16 oz.) container Cool Whip", "1 c. pecans, chopped coarsely"]
["Place one cake layer or one-half of 9 x 13-inch cake in bottom of a 1 gallon or larger punch bowl.", "(I use Tupperware cake box because I make 2 round layers.)", "Cover with 1/2 of instant vanilla pudding, 1/2 can cherry pie filling, 1/2 can of fruit cocktail, 1/2 pineapple and coconut and 1/2 of the Cool Whip.", "Sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts."]
["yellow cake", "instant vanilla pudding", "cherry pie filling", "fruit cocktail", "pineapple", "coconut", "pecans"]