Spiced Pumpkin Bars

Enjoy this recipe from Recipes for Warming Hearts (M216).

3 eggs, beaten
15-oz. can pumpkin
1 c. sugar
12-oz. can evaporated milk
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. ground ginger
1/4 t. ground cloves
18-1/4 oz. pkg. spice cake mix
3/4 c. butter, thinly sliced
1 c. chopped pecans
Optional: 16-oz. can cream cheese frosting

In a large bowl, beat eggs and pumpkin together. Blend in sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla and spices. Pour into a greased 13″x9″ baking pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over top of batter. Dot with butter slices, making sure to place some in corners of pan. Sprinkle pecans over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. Cool; frost, if desired, and cut into bars. Makes 12 to 16 servings.