1 box yellow cake mix
1 large can crushed pineapple,
1 drained
2 bananas, sliced
2 small boxes instant vanilla
1 pudding
1 can coconut
1 (16 oz.) pkg. pecans
1 can cherry pie filling
2 (8 oz.) cool whip
1 jar maraschino cherries
Directions
Preparation : Crumble cooked and cooled cake. Layer half of cake
crumbs in clear punch bowl. Top with one half of pudding one half of
pie filling, one half of pineapple, 1 banana, 1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip.
May put coconut and pecans also, saving enough for garnish. Then
repeat layers with remaining halves. Refrigerate. Serves 24.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Cake; Dessert; Drink
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