1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/4 c. whipping cream
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus devil's food or German chocolate cake mix (may use Betty Crocker with pudding mix)
1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. oil
3 eggs

FROSTING:

Dream Whip (Cool Whip is preferred but may use whipping cream)

Heat oven to 325 degrees. In small heavy saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup cream and brown sugar. Cook over low heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly. Pour into two 8 or 9-inch cake pans. Sprinkle evenly with pecans.

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Carefully spoon batter over pecans, dividing evenly. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from pans. Let cool.

Frost with large Cool Whip or your choice between layers, top and on sides. Garnish with chocolate curls or chopped nuts (pecans).