1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk
1 container Cool Whip

Bake cake mix as directed on box in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Punch holes in cake while hot and pour Eagle Brand milk over cake into holes, then the caramel topping, making sure it goes into the holes. Let the cake cool completely. Spread Cool Whip over top and sprinkle pecans if desired. Refrigerate.