1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 (14 oz.) bag caramels
3/4 c. butter
1/2 can evaporated milk (13 oz. size)
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans

Prepare cake batter by package instructions.

Pour half of the batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the caramels, butter and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly Pour this over the hot half-baked cake. Top with chocolate chips and pecans, then pour on the rest of the cake batter.

Bake at 350°F for another 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting.