Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe
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.
- Author: Nethan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the pumpkin bread.
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until all components are fully incorporated without overmixing.
- Prepare Loaf Pan: Thoroughly spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- 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.
- Cool: Allow the pumpkin bread to cool completely in the pan before carefully removing it to avoid breaking.
- 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.
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