Hawaiian Party Cake

I was trying to find something (anything) about this recipe fpr a Hawaiian Party Cake and there isn’t that much out there. I can find all sorts of cake decorating tips and tricks but only two websites with this style of cake.
Is it authentic? Doubtful. I have a feeling that it came about as part of the Hawaii is an exotic place so add some pineapples. (Fun fact- most pineapples now come out of the Philippines, not Hawaii). 

Hawaii Party Cake

• jelly roll pan or 9"x13" pan

• 1 yellow or lemon cake mix (plus ingredients listed on package)
• 1 pkg vanilla instant pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 8 oz soft cream cheese
• 2½ cup crushed pineapple
• coconut (shredded or flaked)
• chopped nuts
• maraschino cherry bits

1. Make & bake cake mix as directed on package.

2. Cool.

3. Beat together instant pudding with milk and cream cheese.

4. Spread this mixture on the cooled cake.

5. Drain liquid from the crushed pineapple and spread evenly over the pudding mixture.

6. Sprinkle with coconut, chopped nuts, and cherries.

7. Refrigerate.

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