"I am SO disappointed. I just spent an hour and a half making the caramel filling, only to have the throw the whole thing away. It didn't thicken up enough, it was bitter tasting, and it BROKE! I spent an hour stirring and stirring but it never came together again. I am glad I didn't add the coconut and pecans to it, that would have really bummed me out. The cake is yummy - very moist and good, but I won't be trying this caramel filling again.