Description
Starbucks pumpkin bread delivers fall comfort in a slice of spiced perfection. Moist crumb, warm cinnamon, and pumpkin essence invite sweet memories of crisp autumn afternoons, promising a delightful homemade treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, granulated and brown sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to evenly distribute and smooth the surface.
- Optional: Delicately sprinkle pumpkin seeds across the top of the batter for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any wet batter.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest inside the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure before carefully transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Swap ingredients easily for dietary needs like gluten-free flour or plant-based milk alternatives to make the recipe more inclusive.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a healthier version without compromising flavor.
- Toast pumpkin seeds before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the bread’s texture.
- Store bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg