1 (14 oz.) pkg. Kraft caramels
2/3 c. evaporated milk (5 oz. can)
1 (2 layer) German chocolate cake mix (with pudding)
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (opt.)
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels (3 or 4 oz.)

Melt caramels with 1/3 cup milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Combine remaining milk, cake mix and melted butter. Mix well. Press half of cake mixture into bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Let cool.