Don't let the lighter taste of German chocolate cake fool you. These brownies are rich and delicious by anyone's standards.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Combine cake mix, nuts,⅓ cup evaporated milk, and butter in a large bowl and mix well. Layer half of the batter into a 13″ × 9″ × 2″ Pyrex dish.

3. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven.

4. Melt together caramels and remaining ½ cup evaporated milk in the top of a double boiler. Pour mixture over baked layer.

5. Layer chocolate chips on top of caramel/milk mixture. Press remaining batter on top of the chocolate chip layer. Return to oven and bake for 30 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and let cool completely in pan.