Turtle Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt caramels with milk in top of double boiler or in microwave at 30% (do this before mixing cake as it takes a while to unwrap and melt the candy).
2. 2
   Combine cake mix with water, butter and eggs in large mixer bowl and blend on low speed 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Pour 1/2 the batter in greased 13 x 9-inch pan and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until cake puffs up and is gooey.
5. 5
   Pour caramel mixture over partially baked layer to within 1/2-inch from the edge.
6. 6
   Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips evenly over caramel.
7. 7
   Pour remaining batter and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool in pan and cut into squares.
9. 9
   Top with ice cream.