Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe is a delicious and moist bread recipe full of flavor. It is so easy to make this copycat recipe at home.
Our family enjoys Pumpkin Bread all year round. There isn’t much that I love more than a slice of Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf. I decided to try making it at home and was pleasantly surprised just how simple this pumpkin dessert turned out.
The recipe is easy to follow and the results are absolutely delicious. You will be so glad you tried this recipe. Also try Libby’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe and Banana Pumpkin Bread for a delicious homemade bread recipes.
Copycat recipes are so much fun and I also make Starbucks Marshmallow Dream Bar and Wendy’s Frosty Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread is such an easy quick bread recipe. It is moist and delicious with the perfect texture. We like it just as much as Starbucks if not better.
You will save time and money while enjoying this at home.
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour. Make sure that you spoon the flour into the measuring cup instead of spooning it.
- Baking Soda. Try the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
- Pumpkin Puree. This is just the puree and not the pie filling that comes with spices.
- Brown Sugar. Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe is so easy to make.
- Eggs. Beaten until fluffy.
- Vanilla Extract. Use pure vanilla.
- Pepitas. This is just Pumpkin Seeds.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Nuts. Feel free to add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- Chocolate Chips. If you are feeling decadent, mix in chocolate chips before baking. The combination with the pumpkin is amazing.
- Topping. Substitute sunflower seeds for pepitas on top of the bread.
How to Make Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
- Step 1. Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 350 degrees and spray the loaf pan with cooking spray. You can also line the pan with parchment paper.
Step 2. Combine the flour mixture in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
Step 3. Get out a separate bowl. Beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin purée, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
Step 4. Mix together the wet and dry ingredients.
Step 5. Pour the batter into a loaf pan. Then sprinkle the pepitas on top of the batter in the pan.
Step 6. Bake the pumpkin bread. It should take about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check the bread after 40 minutes of bake time. If the top is getting too brown, cover it loosely with a piece of foil.
Step 7. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan. Then carefully remove the bread from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. It does not have to be refrigerated but it will last longer if you do.
Make sure to cover tightly so the bread stays moist and does not dry out. This is crucial to ensure the bread is sufficiently moist.
How to Freeze?
Allow the bread to completely cool. Then wrap in aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Place inside a freezer bag or container. It can be frozen up to 2 months. You can freeze it by the loaf or in individual slices.
We actually double this recipe so we can have extra to freeze. It is convenient for gifting to others as well as a quick breakfast. Either way, it is so handy and not anymore work to make double.
The recipe is effortless. When ready to enjoy, allow to thaw overnight at room temperature. If you froze the pumpkin bread into slices, you can warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds.
Pro Tips
- Do not overmix the batter. I mix this batter by hand to prevent any over mixing.
- Keep the bread moist. You can help to keep the bread moist by wrapping in plastic wrap. Make sure to allow it to cool first. Then place inside a storage bag.
- Mini loaves. Try this variation when you need a smaller size loaf. Mini loaves make a great gift. Just remember to reduce the baking time for this smaller size.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice. Learn how to make homemade pumpkin pie spice. It is so easy.
This will save you a ton of money if you do a lot of baking using this spice. The bottles in the store are so small and pricey. - Ovens can vary. Keep an eye on the bread if this is the first time making it. I like to insert a toothpick into the middle. If it comes out clean, it is done baking.
- Pumpkin Puree. Store bought is fine but feel free to make homemade pumpkin puree. If you bake a lot with pumpkin, this is a great way to save money.
- Allow to cool. The bread needs to entirely cool before slicing or it will be hard to cut.
More Copycat Starbucks Recipes
- Copycat Starbucks Brownie Recipe
- Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe
- Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
- Starbucks Chocolate Cake Pops
- Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops Recipe
- Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Make this Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe. Friends and neighbors will absolutely love receiving one of these sweet and delicious loaves of bread. Leave a comment once you try it.
Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 can Pumpkin Purée 14 oz can
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 3 Eggs Beaten
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Pepitas Pumpkin Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X5 loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin purée, sugar and brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
- Then add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to over mix. It’s ok if the batter is a little bit lumpy.
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan and sprinkle the pepitas evenly on top of the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Check the bread after 40 minutes and if the top is getting too brown, cover it loosely with a piece of foil to prevent further browning.
- Let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan. Then carefully remove the bread from the loaf pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Yummy recipe will make this weekend.