1 German chocolate cake mix
3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
1 c. chopped nuts
6 oz. chocolate chips

Mix cake mix according to directions. Pour 1/2 of batter into 9x13-inch greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Melt butter, milk and caramels together in double boiler until smooth. Pour over baked cake layer. Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips over caramels. Pour rest of cake batter over top and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until done.

TURTLE CAKE FROSTING:

3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 box powdered sugar

Mix first 3 ingredients in small saucepan over low heat; remove. Add powdered sugar. Beat well; pour on cooled cake.