This easy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin bread is super moist, comes together in one bowl (no mixer required!), and has the perfect balance of pumpkin flavor and spices!
Psst! If you love this, try my copycat Starbucks lemon loaf next!
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Why I Love This Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread:
- Super moist: This moist pumpkin bread is made with lots of pumpkin & a bit of oil to make it super moist and delicious! If you love my copycat Starbucks lemon loaf or moist banana bread, you've got to try this!
- One bowl, no mixer needed! Enough said.
- Lightly Spiced: With a bit less spice than the Starbucks' loaf (I think that their spice flavor is too overpowering), this pumpkin bread has the perfect balance of pumpkin spice flavor.
- Uses a whole can of pumpkin: A lot of pumpkin bread recipes only use half a can, which leaves a lot to be wasted. This recipe uses a whole can for extra moistness & minimal waste!
- Customizable: This loaf leaves off the pumpkin seeds that Starbucks puts on theirs, which leaves room to dust with powdered sugar or enjoy as is! You can also use a mini loaf pan to bake these into 4 smaller loaves, then use my free printable tags to gift them!
PS. I got this recipe from my Grandma and have also turned it into Pumpkin Cupcakes over the years! With a little tweaking, I was able to match it to the Starbucks pumpkin bread recipe!
Tips for Success:
- Loaf Pan: This recipe makes a large batch of batter that makes (1) large loaf or (4) small loaves. This batter doesn't rise too much but you want to only fill it about 1" from the top. Using a 9x5" loaf pan will hold all the batter while an 8.5x4.5" loaf pan will allow you to have a taller loaf (like Starbucks), but you will have about ¼ cup more batter than it will hold. This can be left out, made into a couple of muffins, or used with the help of a parchment sling.
- Parchment Sling: If using an 8.5x4.5" loaf pan (or smaller), a parchment sling will help you gain extra space in your loaf pan to bake, and help to remove the loaf from the pan when done.
- Canned Pumpkin: Be sure to use canned 100% pure pumpkin, not canned pumpkin pie filling in this recipe!
Freebie Alert! Download my free printable gift tags to gift standard or mini loaves!
How to Make your Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread:
Step 1: Mix ingredients for batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients in the recipe card below. Add in wet ingredients and stir in until smooth.
Step 2: Prepare Pan & Bake
Line a light-colored metal loaf pan with parchment paper and fill with batter until it is 1" from the top. Because loaf pans vary in size, be sure to read the notes in the section above for loaf pan sizes.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes total. After 45 minutes, tent a piece of foil on top to stop from over-browning.
Step 3: Slice and Enjoy!
Let cool, then slice into 8 thick slices and enjoy!
Storage & Freezing
- Storing: I like to store quick breads on a paper towel inside a gallon-sized ziploc bag to stay moist. Alternatively, you can keep it in the pan and cover with plastic wrap. I don’t recommend covering with foil, as it will dry out quicker.
- Freezing: Wrap bread in plastic wrap and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw to room temperature before slicing.
Gifting Idea! You can use the same tips in my banana bread packaging post to gift your pumpkin bread! Includes my free printable gift tags to gift standard or mini loaves!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you have other Starbucks bread recipes?
Yes! My Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf is an easy, one-bowl recipe! And while not a copycat, my The Ultimate Moist Banana Bread is one of my top-rated recipes and is so, so good!
If you try this (or any of my!) Sarbucks pumpkin loaf recipe, be sure to leave a comment and let me know!
Can I make this in a different pan?
If you do not have a light metal loaf pan, you can use a dark metal pan (lining with parchment becomes even more crucial). Baking time may differ, so keep an eye on your pumpkin bread! If you're using a dark metal pan, you will want to check for brownness earlier around the 30-minute mark and place foil on top if you see it brown. You will likely not need to bake for the full 75 minutes.
Can I make these into mini loaves?
Yes! This recipe is perfect for making 4 mini loaves using a mini loaf pan (sized 3"D x 5.75"W x 2.12"H). Bake for 45 minutes instead of the time listed below. It's truly the best pumpkin bread ever whether you make the regular-sized loaf or minis - turns out moist both ways!
Freebie Alert! Download my free printable gift tags to gift standard or mini loaves!
Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 15 ounce canned pumpkin use 100% pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
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Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. This includes the all-purpose flour (1 ¾ cups), granulated sugar (1 cup), light brown sugar (½ cup), baking soda (1 teaspoon), baking powder (½ teaspoon), cinnamon (1 teaspoon), pumpkin pie spice (2 teaspoons), and salt (½ teaspoon).
- To the bowl of dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients. This includes the canned pumpkin (15 ounces), eggs (2 large), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), vegetable oil (½ cup), and water (¼ cup). Stir until smooth.
- Grease an light-colored metal 8.5x4.5" (taller loaf) or 9x5" loaf pan (shorter loaf), then line with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan, leaving at least 1-inch of space at the top.If using the 8.5x4.5" loaf pan (or smaller), there will be leftover batter which you can bake it into a few muffins, mini loafs, or use with the help of a parchment sling overhang (to keep the batter in when it rises). * See notes section below for more information on varying loaf pan sizes.
- Read these baking instructions carefully! Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes total, but after 45 minutes, tent a piece of foil on top to prevent the top from overbrowning. This will allow the inside to finish baking without overbaking the top.* Because ovens bake differently, use a toothpick or skewer to check for doneness around 60 minutes. If you're using a dark metal pan, you will want to check for brownness earlier around the 30 minute mark. You will also likely not need to bake for the full 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- After allowing the bread to fully cool, cut into thick slices and enjoy!
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Notes
- Loaf Pan Sizes: This recipe makes a large batch of batter that makes (1) large loaf or (4) small loaves. This batter doesn't rise too much but you want to only fill it about 1" from the top. Using a 9x5" loaf pan will hold all the batter while an 8.5x4.5" pan will allow you to have a taller loaf (like Starbucks), but you will have about ¼ cup more batter than it will hold. This can be left out, made into a couple muffins, or used with the help of a parchment sling.
- Mini Loaves! This recipe is perfect for making 4 mini loaves using a mini loaf pan (sized 3"D x 5.75"W x 2.12"H). Bake for 45 minutes instead of the time listed above.
- Parchment Sling: Using a parchment sling will help you gain extra space in your loaf pan to bake, and help to remove the loaf from the pan when done.
Sheri
Can I use butter instead of oil
Melissa
I suggest oil for this recipe. You can use butter, but it won't be as moist.
Mechele
It's as good as promised! A big hit.
Melissa
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you so much for leaving a review, Mechele!
Miriam
So soft, so moist and easy to make!
Melissa
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you so much for leaving a review, Miriam!
Nico Swanson Villares
This was such a great pumpkin loaf! I usually mess up loafs somehow, but I really appreciated these instruction and the results turned out so much better than expected!
Melissa
So glad you love the recipe, Nico! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!
Adrienne
Forgot to mention I made these as part of this month's baking challenge :)
Adrienne
Loving this pumpkin bread! I made mini loaves to share with neighbors and topped my family's with toasted pecans. Perfect pumpkin flavor and super moist!
Melissa
So glad you loved the recipe, Adrienne! Thank you so much for leaving a review and for participating in the monthly baking challenge! :)
Alison Peterson
Made as part of the baking challenge--so good and my 2-year-old could help! Used it to make mini loaves.
Melissa
So glad you loved the recipe, Alison! Thank you so much for leaving a review!
Brianna Kennedy
I have never had a bread turn out as amazing as this one!! 11/10 recommend making this for the October baking challenge - I’m sure glad I did!! Can’t wait to participate in more challenges and make tasty sweets!
Melissa
YAY so glad you loved this recipe, Brianna! Thank you so much for leaving a review and for participating in the October baking challenge!
Kylin
Best bread i have ever tasted. Even my picky kids liked it. And one of them doesn't even like McDonald's. So you know this bread is good.
Melissa
Lol, that's a win in my book - so glad everyone loved the recipe! Thank you so much for leaving a review, Kylin!
GREGORY
I made this a part of the October baking challenge, and it was an absolute winner. My son loved it! It came out so soft and delicious. It was a very easy recipe to make and will definitely be made again for the pumpkin lovers in my house.
Melissa
So happy to hear you guys loved it! Thank you so much for leaving a review and for participating in the October baking challenge!
Iris
Awesome recipie!! I have never made pumpkin bread before and being from Adelaide never gotten to try Starbucks so was stocked to try this recipie out!! So nice warmed up with custard! Thankyou so much. (October recipe challenge 😄)
E
Making this for a second time now! It is absolutely delicious and moist! I love that it’s not too sweet
Melissa
So glad you love this recipe! Thank you so much for leaving a review, I really appreciate it!