Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Making Pumpkin Bread Recipe from Starbucks at home is easy to make. Pumpkin bread is one of the first fall desserts we make and makes the perfect homemade bread recipe. We love pumpkin flavored desserts, and the pumpkin bread at Starbucks is one we always get.

Copycat recipes are fun to make. We love to recreate our favorite menu items at our favorite restaurant to save me time and money. You might also like Starbucks Pumpkin Scones Recipe, or the Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

This is one of my favorite times of year and all the tasty Fall recipes are just wonderful.  Pumpkin Bread has always been a favorite and once you try this amazing copycat recipe you will know why.

Try some of these delicious variations for a classic twist on the traditional pumpkin bread. My kids go crazy over this bread when I add chocolate chips to it.

You and your family will never get tired of this Starbuck recipe for a loaf of Pumpkin Bread with so many ideas to try.  We just love this bread and it is always a hit.

Ingredients

• All Purpose Flour – You can also substitute with Gluten Free Flour
• Baking Soda – If you are out, see The Best Baking Soda Substitutes
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – Learn How to Make Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Pumpkin Purée – You can even make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
• Brown Sugar – If you are out, see The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
• Pepitas – You can also add in other nuts such as walnuts or pecans 

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Variations Ideas

• Pumpkin Seeds – Instead of using pumpkin seeds, you can use sunflower seeds.
• Pecans – Top the pumpkin bread with pecans or slice almonds.
• Chocolate Chips – Top the bread with chocolate chips and mix them in with the pumpkin bread batter for added flavor. Check out this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe.
• You can also use a bundt pan to make pumpkin bread. Just make sure to adjust the bake time for this bread recipe.
• Gluten Free – If you are needing a gluten free option, try this Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread.

How to Make Starbucks Pumpkin Bread at Home

• Step 1 – Prepare oven and loaf pan – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X5 loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray. 

Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.  Set aside. 

Step 3 – Beat Wet Ingredients – In a separate large bowl, beat together the wet ingredients. Combine large eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin purée, sugar and brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined and smooth. 

Step 4 – Mix dry and wet ingredients together – 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.  I mix this batter by hand to prevent any over mixing. 

Step 5 – Add batter to pan – Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the pepitas evenly on top of the batter in the pan. 

• Step 6 – Bake Bread – Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. 
• Step 7 – Check Bread – 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. 
• Step 8 – Cool, Serve and Enjoy – 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. 

Recipe Tips

• Pumpkin Pie Spice – We love the flavors of pumpkin pie spice. Pumpkin pie spice is so easy to make that you can make your own. You can combine the dry ingredients of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and clove.
• Pumpkin Puree – When making this recipe, use pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin puree is just pumpkin and no other added ingredients.
• Loaf Pan – We used a 9×5 loaf pan for this recipe but you can also use mini loaf pans. If you giving these as gifts, the mini loaf pans work great. We recommend lining pan with parchment paper, so you can easily remove Starbucks pumpkin loaf to slice.
• Pumpkin Seeds – If you prefer not to top the pumpkin bread with pumpkin seeds, you can just use granulated sugar.
• Don’t Overmix – Mix the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Then mix together but do not overmix. I like to mix by hand so that I do not over mix. The batter will be lumpy.
• Check for Doneness – To check the bread to see if it is done, insert toothpick in the center of the bread. If toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.

How to Serve Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread is the perfect bread to serve as a dessert or an afternoon snack. We even love with our morning coffee.

You can spread some butter on top, Nutella, or cream cheese. Make sure these spreads are heated or at room temperature so they are easy to spread.

Can you Freeze Pumpkin Bread Starbucks Recipe

Yes, you can freeze pumpkin bread.

Once the pumpkin bread as cooled completely, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the freezer safe container. You can store as a whole loaf or slice and freeze. If you slice and freeze this allows you to have a fresh slice every morning.

See Can you freeze pumpkin bread.