Dump Cake

1 Duncan Hines deluxe yellow cake mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, or any flavor
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 stick butter, thinly sliced
½ – ¾ cup coconut (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Dump pineapple into a greased 9” x 13” pan, spread evenly.  Dump pie filling onto pineapple, spread evenly.  Dump dry cake mix onto pie filling, spread evenly.  Sprinkle pecans and coconut over cake mix.  Place slices of butter on top.  DO NOT STIR.  Bake approximately 50 minutes.  May top with Cool Whip or ice cream.  Good by itself also.