Nutty Chocolate Turtle Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Beat first 6 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended.
3. 3
   Stir in chopped nuts and chocolate.
4. 4
   Pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch pan.
5. 5
   Top with 24 caramels, spacing evenly in batter.
6. 6
   Bake 45 to 50 min.
7. 7
   or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool 10 min.
9. 9
   Remove cake to wire rack; cool completely.
10. 10
    Microwave remaining caramels and 1 Tbsp.
11. 11
    water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min.
12. 12
    or until caramels begin to melt.
13. 13
    Stir until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
14. 14
    Carefully spread onto cake.
15. 15
    Top with pecan halves.