1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. caramels
1 stick butter
1/3 c. milk
1 c. nuts
1 c. chocolate chips

Mix cake mix as directed on package. Pour half of batter in 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Melt caramels, butter and milk. Pour over the baked cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over caramel mixture. Dot remaining cake batter over nuts and chips. Bake 20 minutes at 250 degrees, and then 10 minutes at 350 degrees.