Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake

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== Description ==
Mmmm, I love Turtles! This cake is kind of an upside down Turtles cake (since the pecans are on the top). I made this for my cousin Kathy's birthday, because she is fond of caramel. Top it off with a scoop of caramel swirl ice cream.
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== Ingredients ==
=== Filling ===
* 1 package (14 oz) caramels (about 75)
* 1 can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle brand, 300 ml)
* ½ cup butter
=== Cake ===
* ⅔ cup butter
* 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
* 1½ cups water
* 2 cups sugar
* 2 eggs
* 2½ cups flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 1½ cups coarsely chopped pecans
== Directions ==
=== Filling ===
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Unwrap caramels and combine in a saucepan with sweetened condensed milk and butter.
# Cook and stir over medium heat until melted and smooth.
# Remove from heat and set aside.
=== Cake ===
# Melt butter and chocolate together, either on the stove or in the microwave.
# Add the water, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda and vanilla.
# Beat until smooth and creamy.
# Spread half of the cake batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
# Bake for 15 minutes, until the centre is set.
# Remove from oven.
# Spread filling evenly over the cake.
# Spread the remaining cake batter over the filling.
# Sprinkle the nuts over the top.
# Return to the oven and bake 40 minutes, until cake springs back when touched.
# Cool completely before cutting.
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