Decadent Chocolate Caramel Nut Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup caramel sauce
• 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (such as walnuts and pecans)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce, for garnish
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts, for garnish