Starbucks Pumpkin Bread is a favorite of so many of us. This bread is well spiced and so moist. Have you ever thought for a minute what a whole loaf of pumpkin bread would cost if you purchased it from Starbucks? I can show you how to make this delicious bread with a few simple ingredients.
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Pumpkin Spice Bread
So often I have pulled into Starbucks drive-thru and ordered myself a coffee and a slice of pumpkin bread and went on my merry way. Starbucks is known for its delicious treats, but sometimes Starbucks isn’t very kind on the wallet. Maybe like you, I don’t always want to spend 10 dollars on breakfast.
Pumpkin bread is actually easy to make. Now if you don’t happen to have all of the spices on hand, you can use pumpkin pie spice which you may already have in your spice cabinet. I just love the flavors of the cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, clove, and allspice.
If you can’t find pumpkin seeds you could use chopped walnuts or pecans. It won’t be quite like Starbucks, but it will still be very good. My local store happens to sell these in their bulk section so they are relatively inexpensive.
What Makes Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Bread So Good?
I think what makes the bread so special is how incredibly moist it is. It has a delicate pumpkin flavor that isn’t too overpowering; you can taste hints of spice. The best part is the crunchy pumpkin seeds on top, which provide a nice contrast to the soft bread.
It is absolutely divine when you enjoy it warm, but it is also yummy if you eat it at room temperature! It’s a great on-the-go breakfast or snack that tastes amazing with coffee.
The Starbucks Pumpkin and Pepita Loaf is one of their most beloved items. Customers appreciate the pumpkin bread so much that it is available year-round at the coffee shop, despite other pumpkin items typically being seasonal!
Why You Should Try This Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe
The good news is that you don’t need to be a professional to make this incredibly decadent morning bread. The Starbucks pumpkin bread ingredients are very basic and my easy-to-follow recipe makes it a breeze for you to recreate the famous pastry at home.
Your family will be impressed with how similar it tastes to the real deal! Plus, you can save some money when you make this homemade version from scratch and it tastes much fresher, too. As you can see, it’s a win-win.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Starbucks pumpkin bread copycat recipe:
- All-purpose flour
- White Sugar
- Salt
- Baking Soda
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Ground cloves
- Eggs
- Pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla
- Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
How to Make Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
This recipe is a quick bread, so this means that we mix our wet and dry ingredients first separately, and then we mix them together.
I find if the dry ingredients are sifted it makes for better bread. The bread will be airier and have a uniform texture.
You don’t want to over-mix a quick bread, you want to mix it just long enough to get the lumps out.
- In a large bowl add all of the dry ingredients; flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, salt, and spices. Sift the dry ingredients together and give them a final whisk to make sure they’re all combined.
- In a smaller bowl mix together the eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until the lumps are out. Do not over-stir the mixture.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of the bread batter.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 – 60 minutes.
- Cool for approximately 5 minutes in the pan, and then turn the pumpkin bread onto a cooling rack.
The bread cuts best when allowed to cool completely.
What to Serve with the Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf
Luckily for you, this pastry pairs well with numerous foods and drinks. For instance, the most obvious choice is to enjoy it with your morning coffee, whether you prefer iced or hot coffee. It’s also tasty with a chai tea latte.
Warm up the pumpkin bread and smother some butter on it to take it to the next level. If you want something more filling to start your day, you can make some Starbucks sous vide egg bites with bacon and gruyere for a savory pairing.
Alternatively, transform it into a dessert by heating it up and drizzling some decadent caramel sauce and whipped cream atop the sliced bread. The flavors of caramel and pumpkin will make your tastebuds dance!
How to Store Pumpkin Bread
This baked good is safe to store at room temperature. In fact, I recommend it because it stays much softer this way (the refrigerator makes it a bit harder, but it will extend its shelf life).
You can keep this on the kitchen counter if you tightly wrap it or keep it in an airtight container. Personally, I go the extra mile by wrapping it in plastic and then keeping it in a gallon-sized bag, which keeps it nice and moist.
Another option is to store it in the freezer. Wrap it with a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
How Long Will the Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Bread Last?
As long as you store it correctly, the copycat pumpkin loaf lasts 4-5 days at room temperature. When you freeze it, it lasts about three months.
Do you love Starbucks? Check out these great copycat Starbucks recipes!
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- How to Make a Cafe Mocha
- Flat White Latte Starbucks
- Caramel Macchiato
- Starbucks Butterscotch Drink
- Banana Nut Bread Recipe
- Starbucks Protein Box
- How to Cook Sous Vide Eggs
- Starbucks Egg White Spinach Feta Wrap Recipe
- Cranberry Bliss Bars
Easy Quick Bread Recipes
Take a look at more of my copycat restaurant recipes and easy homemade bread.
Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon clove
- ** if you are going to use pumpkin pie spice, use a scant 2 teaspoons of spice in place of the spices mentioned here
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (do not use olive or peanut oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl add all of the dry ingredients; flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, salt, and spices. Sift the dry ingredients together. In a smaller bowl mix together the 2 beaten eggs, the oil, pumpkin puree, and the vanilla.
- Once the liquid ingredients are mixed well pour over the dry ingredients. Stir until the lumps are out. Do not over-stir the mixture. Pour into a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of the bread. Bake for 50 – 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in the center of the loaf.
- Cool for approximately 5 minutes in the pan, and then turn the pumpkin bread onto a cooling rack. The bread cuts best when allowed to cool completely.
Yvette Evans
I just made this tonight and I’m awaiting the results…can’t wait to see how it comes out. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Stephanie Manley
I hope you enjoyed it!
Christian
Hello I know this is a silly question since it hasn’t got anything to do with the bread, but I love your coffee cup in the photo. What brand/line is that? I do plan on making your pumpkin bread as I have an over abundance of canned pumpkin! 🎃
Stephanie Manley
I am sorry, that photo is a few years old and I don’t know where the cup came from.
Sophia
This was just ok. It doesn’t taste like the Starbucks bread though. The Starbucks bread is definitely sweeter and has more flavor. This was pretty blah.
Stephanie Manley
I am sorry you did not enjoy the recipe.
Cheis
I topped with toasted walnuts. The cooking time actually ended up being an hour before a toothpick came clean. It rose beautifully, and the house smells so good right now. It’s cooling at the moment, but I was so tempted to cut a nice slice.
Stephanie
I am so glad you liked it.
Susan Rodriguez
I made this recipes-quadrupled it all in one mix! I did use 1/2 avocado oil and 1/2 softened butter. I was impressed with the taste and texture of the. Read. Family and friends loved it. I will make this recipe over and over again. THANK YOU
Stephanie
So glad this worked for you.
Biri
This is exactly like Starbucks pumpkin bread! My mother in law was excitedly waiting for it to cool off, you could smell all the pumpkin and spices…sooooo good!!
Melanie
Taste just like the real thing!! Yum
Barb13L
I just had Starbucks pumpkin bread, so decided to try this recipe. My bread was darker throughout- as opposed to the paler orange color of the Starbucks. I’m glad I checked it in 40 minutes because it was done soon after, wish I had pulled it from the oven in 45 minutes instead of close to 50”. It also did not rise as tall as Starbucks, and didn’t seem quite as moist. Great spice flavors, and we loved the pepitas on top, we used roasted salted pepitas. Any thoughts on the differences?
Stephanie
This typically rises well. Were your leavening agents fairly fresh?
Sal
Maybe you used a larger loaf pan
Deb
How about pecans in place of the seeds. I remember pumpkin bread baked in a coffee can!
Stephanie
That could work!
Jan
How long will it stay fresh? I’d like to make it and mail it as a gift.
Stephanie
I would say 4 to 5 days for it to be really good, a week is pushing it.
Jenna
It tasted really good, I myself could taste the baking soda though. I think I will try it with a little less to see if that helps.
Amanda
I’m wondering if it would work to make the batter in advance then bake it after refrigerating for a couple of days?
Stephanie Manley
This would not work at all. The active leavening agents would have reacted, and the bread would not rise.
Kathleen
This pumpkin bread was really delicious, and really easy. We loved the pumpkin seeds on top, This recipe is a keeper. Thank you.
Debbie
Just so everyone knows. When pumpkin seeds have the shell on they are white. When they are “shelled” (out of the shell) they are green.
Smh
BakingGirl
Amazing! So perfectly moist and taste amazing, just like Starbucks!
Kara
Can you freeze it?
Stephanie
Yes, you can freeze it for up to six months if you wrap it very tightly before cutting the bread.
Michele
Perfect, delicious recipe!! Thank you for the money saver!
Stephanie
I am glad you enjoy!
Lennon
So moist and delicious!!
Melinda
My family absolutely loves this, and the “make-ahead” pumpkin pie spice is a real time and $ saver!
Laura Seale
Those sure do look like sunflower seeds on top of the finished loaf. Pumpkin seeds are white, much larger and usually flatter . Did everyone who made this recipe use roasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds?
Stephanie
I used pumpkin seeds on the top. That’s what’s in the picture.
Christi
There are two kinds of pumpkin seeds – one is white and flat, the other is small and green.
Stephanie
I have used the small green ones in the recipe.
Amber
They are pepitas, which are pumpkin seed “meats” without the shell!
Rose
Excellent recipe!
I used 1/4 C oil and 1/4 C applesauce, and reduced the sugar to 3/4 C. It still tastes delicious.