Perfect Pumpkin Bars

• (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix (reserve 1/2 cup)1
• cup vegetable oil↗1⁄4
• large eggs↗4
• (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk↗1
• (16 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin↗1
• teaspoon almond extract↗1
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• cup chopped nuts (optional)1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Mix cake mix, oil, 1 egg, nuts.

3. 3

   Press into a greased 13x9" pan.

4. 4

   Stir together pumpkin, condensed milk, almond extract, salt, remaining eggs, and reserved 1/2 cup cake mix.

5. 5

   Pour over crust.

6. 6

   Bake for 40-50 minutes.