3 eggs

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup milk

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

14 oz caramels

1/4 cup water

1 cup pecans, chopped, plus more as optional topping

Whipped cream, optional

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and milk. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in vanilla.

Transfer to a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

In a heavy saucepan, combine caramels and water. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth.

Add pecans and let cool slightly.

Cut the cake into squares or slices and drizzle with warm caramel sauce. Serve topped with whipped cream and pecans if desired.

Sugar: 59g

:

Calcium: 121mg

Calories: 641kcal

Carbohydrates: 78g

Cholesterol: 66mg

Fat: 37g

Fiber: 3g

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 289mg

Protein: 8g

Saturated Fat: 20g

Sodium: 326mg

Vitamin A: 130IU

Vitamin C: 1mg