Hawaiian dessert

1 box white or yellow cake mix

8 ounces cream cheese softened

1 3-ounce package vanilla pudding

1 11-ounce can crushed pineapple

1 can coconut (optional)

1 can chopped nuts

1 container of whipped topping

Bake cake mix as directed. Place in a 9- by 13-inch pan. Cool. Mix pudding as directed. Add softened cream cheese. Spread over baked layer. Spread drained, crushed pineapple over pudding. Spread entire container of whipped topping over pineapple. Sprinkle coconut and nuts on top. Refrigerate until serving.