Step 1

Prepare cake according to directions on box, and bake.

Step 2

In a saucepan, mix the sugar and pineapple and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and cool. While the cake is still warm, punch holes in it with a large fork.

Step 3

Pour pineapple mixture over top and sprinkle with coconut. Put in refrigerator to cool.

Step 4

Prepare the pudding according to the directions, using 3 cups of milk. Pour pudding over the cake and let set.

Step 5

Put Cool Whip over top of cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans, and Hershey bar shavings.

Step 6

Cake is better if made a day in advance and refrigerated. At any rate, place it in the fridge until ready to serve (at least 1-2 hours).