Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

This Starbucks Pumpkin Bread is soft, moist, and full of warm spices. It’s easy to make at home with simple ingredients, and it tastes just like the one from the coffee shop! Enjoy a slice with your favorite drink any time of the year.

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Ingredients Needed:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• ** Alternatively replace the spices listed above with a scant 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
• 2 eggs 
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup roasted salted pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas)

How To Make Pumpkin Bread?

1. Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 175°C. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and spices.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Make the Batter: Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top, and bake for 50–60 minutes. It’s ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Recipe Tips:

• Use fresh spices for the best flavor: Old spices lose their strength, so make sure your cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices are fresh for a rich, warm taste.
• Measure flour correctly to avoid dry bread: Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Do not scoop directly from the bag, or you’ll end up with too much flour.
• Do not overmix the batter: Stir just until the ingredients come together. Overmixing makes the bread dense and tough instead of soft and moist.
• Check for doneness with a toothpick: Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s ready. If it’s wet, bake for a few more minutes.
• Let the bread cool before slicing: If you cut it too soon, it will fall apart. Let it cool for at least 15–20 minutes for clean, even slices.

How To Store Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the pumpkin bread cool completely. Wrap it well or put it in a sealed container. Keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Freeze: Cool the pumpkin bread first. Wrap it in plastic, then foil, and place it in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 274 kcal
• Total Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 32mg
• Sodium: 298mg
• Potassium: 99mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 3g