Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the pudding mix and milk on low speed for 1 minute. Add the dry cake mix and continue to stir on low until the mixture is smooth and there are no dry ingredients or lumps.

Step 3

Spread this mixture into the prepared baking pan, pushing to the corners with a spatula the batter will be very stiff. Sprinkle the chopped caramels on top, then sprinkle evenly with the sea salt flakes. Bake about 40 minutes until the center tests done when a toothpick is inserted into it. Remove from oven to a cooling rack.

Step 4

While cake cools, place chocolate chips into a microwaveable bowl and place into microwave. Cook on full power for 30 seconds; stir and continue to heat in 30-second intervals until chips can be stirred completely smooth. Drizzle chocolate over the cake.