1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of Stainless (12-in.) Skillet with shortening and flour, tapping out excess flour (see Cook's Tip).
2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Gently pour batter over bottom of Skillet, spreading evenly. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Using Oven Mitts, carefully remove Skillet to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool cake according to package directions. Loosen edges of cake; carefully invert cake onto Simple Additions® Large Round Platter.
3. Place chocolate and half of the ice cream topping in Small Micro-Cooker®. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Carefully spread caramel mixture over cake using Large Spreader.
4. Coarsely chop pecans using Food Chopper; sprinkle evenly over cake. Drizzle with remaining ice cream topping, if desired. Let stand until topping is set. Cut into wedges. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

Yield: 12 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 430, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 490 mg, Fiber 2 g

Cook's Tips: To prepare cake in Executive or Professional (12-in.) Skillet, omit shortening and flour. Melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in Skillet over medium heat, tilting Skillet to coat bottom. Proceed as recipe directs.