Peg'S Famous Ice Cream Torte
["1 (18 1/2 oz.) pkg. German chocolate cake mix", "1 c. chopped pecans", "1 stick butter, softened", "1/2 c. brown sugar", "6 c. (1/2 gal.) butter brickle or pralines and cream ice cream"]
["Combine cake mix, pecans, butter and sugar in large bowl.", "Mix until thoroughly blended.", "Turn into unbuttered 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch pan.", "Bake in preheated oven at 400\u00b0 for 12 minutes. Remove from pan and mix with a fork until crumbly.", "Cool completely.", "Divide into 3 equal parts.", "Press 1/3 of crumbs into a 9 x 13-inch pan.", "Spread with 1/2 the ice cream.", "Repeat, ending with the last 1/3 of crumbs.", "Freeze overnight.", "Makes 15 servings."]
["chocolate cake", "pecans", "butter", "brown sugar", "butter"]