Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz.) German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels
  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • vanilla ice cream (optional)
  • pecan halves (optional)

Method

  • Mix cake according to package directions.
  • Set aside half of the batter; pour remaining batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels, milk and butter.
  • Remove from the heat and add nuts.
  • Pour over cake.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Pour reserved batter over top.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool.
  • Cut into squares.
  • If desired, top each with a scoop of ice cream and a pecan half.
  • Yield:
  • 20 servings.