German Chocolate Cake

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan.

Beat the cake mix, water, eggs, and oil on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts and spread the batter in the prepared pan.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, then cool the cake.

Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, coconut, milk, and remaining nuts in a saucepan and cook until glossy and thick enough to spread.

Spread the warm coconut-pecan topping over the cooled cake and let it set before cutting.