Cozy Starbucks Pumpkin Bread Recipe Easy Moist Tender Crumb Guide
A moist and tender pumpkin bread recipe inspired by Starbucks, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings with a balanced blend of spices and simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and optionally line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick until it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation. Do not overmix to keep crumb tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Let bread cool completely before slicing. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and use neutral oil. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend and add extra baking powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of l
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Protein: 3
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