Starbucks Pumpkin Bread (Copycat Recipe)

This delightful Starbucks Pumpkin Bread copycat recipe captures the warm, spiced flavors of fall with a moist and tender crumb. Infused with pumpkin puree and a blend of traditional spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. It’s a classic recipe that adheres to traditional baking methods, making it a comforting treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix well until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.