Punch Bowl Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Bake cake as directed.
2. 2
   Cool and crumble half in bottom of punch bowl.
3. 3
   Add 1 box of pudding mixed with 3 cups of milk as directed on box.
4. 4
   (Mix one box at a time or it may get too thick.) Add pudding to cake crumbs; then add 1/2 can of fruit cocktail with juice and 1/2 can of cherries (mainly around the edges, so it will show).
5. 5
   Add 1/2 of the 8 ounces Cool Whip.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with coconut and nuts, if desired.
7. 7
   Repeat all layers.
8. 8
   Leave enough cherries to put on top of Cool Whip.