Description
This homemade copycat Starbucks pumpkin bread brings all the warmth and spice of fall right into your kitchen. Packed with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, this moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. You’ll love this simple recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- Flour: All-purpose flour works best to provide the perfect texture.
- Baking powder and baking soda: These help the bread rise and become light.
- Pumpkin puree: Gives that signature flavor and moisture.
- Spices: Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for that warm, spiced flavor.
- Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and caramelization to the bread.
- Brown sugar: For extra moisture and a rich, deep flavor.
- Eggs: Adds structure and richness.
- Vegetable oil: Keeps the bread moist.
- Fish gelatin sheets: As a substitute for gelatin.
- Vanilla extract: For a hint of sweetness.
- Salt: To balance the flavors.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugars, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix the batter: Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Pour into pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add toppings like pumpkin seeds or a simple glaze for extra flavor and texture.
- This bread stays moist for days, making it perfect for meal prepping or gifting.