This doesn't call for cherries, but, sometimes I put them on top for
decoration.

l yellow cake mix
l l4oz can sweetened condensed milk
l l4oz can cream of coconut
l 9oz tub cool whip
l cup shredded coconut

Make cake as directed on package; bake in l x l3 pan. Cool

Poke holes in cake with the handle of a wooden spoon. Mix sweetened
condensed milk and cream of coconut and pour over cake filling in holes.

Frost with cool whip; sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for at least l hour.