----CAKE----
1 pkg devils' food cake mix
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup butter; melted
1 1/2 cup water
1 lb caramels
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 cup pecans; chopped
----FROSTING----
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup cocoa
16 oz powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine cake mix, oil, melted butter, water and half of the condensed milk until well blended. Pour half of the mixture into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake at 350~ for 30 minutes. Unwrap caramels. In double boiler, melt caramels with remaining half of condensed milk. (takes about 15-20 minutes). Pour over warm cake layer. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Pour remaining batter on top. Bake 30 minutes or until top springs back. FROSTING: Bring butter, evaporated milk and cocoa to a boil. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Spread on cake. OPTIONAL: Decorate cake with whole pecans.
