Turtle Cake

1 box 918-19 ounces) German chocolate cake mix
1 bag (14 ounces) caramels, unwrapped
1 small can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 bag (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare cake mix in a bowl according to package directions. Pour half of the batter into greased 9" x 13 " Baker. Bake 15 minutes. While cake is baking, melt caramels with milk and butter in a saucepan or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Slowly pour caramel mixture over partially baked cake. Spread evenly.

Sprinkle chocolate chips and 1/2 cup pecans over caramel mixture. Pour remaining cake batter over top, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool before slicing.

Yields: 24 servings