Description

This best pumpkin bread recipe is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced—just like the famous Starbucks version! Baked with real pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg, it’s the ultimate fall treat. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or holiday gatherings, this bread is simple to make yet rich in flavor. With its golden crust and tender crumb, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat all season long.

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices together.
In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, sugars, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add a handful of chocolate chips or chopped pecans for extra flavor.

For mini loaves, reduce bake time to 25–30 minutes.

Can substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.