Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread (Moist & Spiced)
Starbucks pumpkin bread is a fall staple – moist, warmly spiced, and topped with crunchy pepitas. This copycat recipe recreates that cozy loaf at home, and it stays moist for days thanks to a little oil in the batter.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Moist and warmly spiced
- That signature pepita topping
- Stays moist for days
- Easy one-bowl-style batter
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
A copycat of Starbucks pumpkin bread - a moist, warmly spiced pumpkin loaf topped with pumpkin seeds, easy to make from scratch.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a loaf pan. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet just until combined.
- Pour into the loaf pan and sprinkle the top with pepitas.
- Bake 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Use pumpkin puree, not pie filling. Oil keeps the loaf moist for days, and pepitas on top give the signature Starbucks look.
Tips for the Best Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
- Use pumpkin puree, not pie filling
- Do not overmix the batter
- Oil keeps it moist longer than butter
- Top with pepitas for the Starbucks look
Storage & Reheating
Store covered at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Variations to Try
- Add chocolate chips to the batter
- Swirl in cream cheese for a marbled loaf
- Bake as muffins, reducing the time
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh pumpkin?
Yes. Use cooked, pureed pumpkin, drained well so the batter is not too wet.
Why is my pumpkin bread dense?
Overmixing develops gluten and makes it dense. Fold just until combined.
How do I store it?
Keep it covered at room temperature for several days or freeze for longer.
