Sandra's Turtle Cake

Prepare cake mix as directed for 2 eight- or nine-inch round layer cakes. When cakes have cooled, carefully remove from pans. Place bottom layer on serving platter. In small bowl, mix approx. ½ cup caramel and ½ cup pecans and spread over bottom layer of cake., making sure to cover all the way to the edge. (If necessary, mix more topping.)

Place second layer of cake on top. Spread chocolate frosting over entire cake, top and sides. Mix remaining pecans with a small amount of caramel topping and carefully decorate outer rim of cake. Voila!