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Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe

4.4 from 109 reviews

This Starbucks-inspired Pumpkin Bread recipe delivers a moist and flavorful loaf filled with warm spices and real pumpkin puree. Perfect for autumn or any time you crave a comforting, spiced treat, this easy-to-make bread uses simple pantry ingredients and can be made gluten free. The subtle sweetness balanced with aromatic cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg creates a bakery-quality pumpkin bread you can enjoy at home.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (gluten free all-purpose flour works great!)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup (132g) granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup (142g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (59ml) milk (skim milk used)
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 cup (227g) canned pumpkin puree (15 oz can, some leftover)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the pumpkin bread.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cloves, and nutmeg until evenly combined to create the spice base.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and egg whites using a spatula or whisk until smooth. Stir in the canned pumpkin puree until the mixture is uniform.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until all components are fully incorporated without overmixing.
  5. Prepare Loaf Pan: Thoroughly spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Allow the pumpkin bread to cool completely in the pan before carefully removing it to avoid breaking.
  8. Storage: Store the cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For making regular muffins, bake at 425ºF for 7 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350ºF and bake for an additional 12-14 minutes.
  • This recipe works wonderfully with gluten free flour; King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour is recommended.
  • Leftover canned pumpkin can be stored for other recipes or future baking projects.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.

Keywords: pumpkin bread, Starbucks pumpkin bread, gluten free pumpkin bread, fall baking, spiced pumpkin loaf, pumpkin dessert