Twinkie Cake

1 ½ box Twinkies
1 large can crushed pineapple
½ cup sugar
1 large box of vanilla instant pudding, prepared
1 container whipped topping
4 bananas
Chopped Pecans, optional
Maraschino cherries, optional

Line 13 x 9 pan with Twinkies. Mix sugar and pineapple together in a pan and bring to a boil.  Pour over twinkies. Cool slightly. Spread pudding over pineapple mixture.  Slice bananas and place over pudding.  Top with whipped topping.  Optional: top with cherries and chopped pecans.  Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.