Rebekah's World-Famous Turtle Cake (Sheila's Friend)

1 Box German Chocolate Cake Mix

1 C chocolate chips

1 C chopped pecans

1 14 oz. bag Kraft caramels

3/4 C butter

1/2 can (6 oz.) Pet milk

Before mixing cake batter, peel caramels, place in a microwave bowl or a double boiler. Add butter and milk to begin melting. Stir frequently. Prepare cake batter as instructed on package. Pour half the batter into a 9x13 inch pan, and bake for 15 minutes at 350. Pour melted caramels over the hot cake. Top with chocolate chips and pecans, then pour on the rest of the cake batter. Bake at 350 for another 20 minutes.