Turtle Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
3. 3
   Pour half of batter into greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes.
4. 4
   While cake is baking, melt caramels with milk and butter in microwave oven or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Pour caramel mixture over partially baked cake.
5. 5
   Spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of pecans over caramel mixture.
6. 6
   Pour remaining cake batter over top, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
7. 7
   Bake 40 minutes or until center is set.
8. 8
   Cool before slicing.