1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1 (18 1/2 oz.) box German chocolate cake mix
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. of chopped nuts
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi sweet chocolate pieces

Combine caramels and 1/3 cup of evaporated milk in top of boiler. Heat over steaming water. Stirring until melted. Combine cake mix, remaining evaporated milk, and soft butter. Mix until mixture holds together. Stir in nuts. Press half of cake mix in greased pan (13 x 9 inch). Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Remove cake from oven. Sprinkle chocolate pieces evenly on top. Pour melted caramels over cake, crumbling remaining cake mix on top of caramels. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until desired doneness. Cool slightly and cut into bars.