Turtle Cake

1 18-1/2 ounce German chocolate cake mix

1 14-ounce package caramels

3/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9 x 13-inch pan.

Mix cake as directed on package. Pour 1/2 of batter into pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Melt caramels, butter, and milk together in saucepan. Pour over partially baked cake.

Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips over caramel layer.

Top with remaining cake batter and bake 20-25 minutes longer. Cool before cutting.

Serves 12-15.