Description

This Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread is a moist, flavorful fall favorite perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Packed with warming spices like cloves, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice, it captures the essence of autumn in every bite. The loaf is topped with crunchy pepitas for an added texture contrast, making it a delightful treat that’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 (15 oz) can pureed pumpkin
2/3 cup water

Dry Ingredients & Spices

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Toppings

2-4 tablespoons Pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), chopped

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature while you prepare your batter.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the white sugar, light brown sugar, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, and pureed pumpkin. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Then stir in the water to incorporate fully.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, pumpkin pie spice, and ground nutmeg. Sifting helps to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender and moist.
Prepare pans and add batter: Grease or line two loaf pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and smooth the tops. Sprinkle the chopped pepitas over the batter to add a crunchy topping.
Bake: Place the loaf pans in the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a nuttier flavor, consider substituting vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or butter.
Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb in the pumpkin bread.
You can store leftover pumpkin bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans can enhance texture and flavor if desired.
Adjust the amount of pepitas on top according to your preference for crunchiness.