1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1 box (18 1/2 oz.) German chocolate cake mix
3/4 c. softened butter
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
12 oz. semisweet chocolate pieces

Combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a deep mixing bowl. Microwave on medium high for 3 minutes. Combine cake mix, remaining milk and softened butter. Blend until mixture holds together, stir in nuts. Press one half of cake mixture in a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake 6 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate pieces on top. Pour melted caramels evenly over chocolate pieces. Crumble remaining cake mix over caramel and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into bars. Serve.