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

Combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk on top of double boiler. Stir mixture until melted.

Combine cake mix, remaining milk and softened butter. Blend until mixture holds together. Stir in nuts. Press 1/2 of cake mixture into greased 13 x 9 pan and bake for 6 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Pour caramel over top. Crumble remaining mixture over caramel and bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.