1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
1 (12 oz.) bag chocolate chips
1 stick butter
1 tbsp. water

Mix dry cake mix and butter together with fork, then mix in water. Press half of the batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Remove cake from oven. Spread caramel over cake; sprinkle chocolate chips over caramel, then sprinkle remaining cake mix over top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.