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Starbucks Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf

Published: Sep 16, 2022 · Modified: Aug 17, 2024 by Emma Fajcz · As an Amazon Influencer, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Want to recreate Starbucks pumpkin and pepita loaf at home? Now you can with this simple and delicious recipe! You'll love each bite of this moist, flavorful bread along with a cup of coffee.

Looking for other pumpkin treats to enjoy this fall? Make sure to try these vegan pumpkin scones and Panera pumpkin muffins.

loaf of Starbucks pumpkin pepita bread on a white platter
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  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Starbucks Pumpkin Pepita Bread
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Serve
  • Expert Tips
  • Other Starbucks Copycat Recipes
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Ingredients

glass bowls of ingredients for Starbucks pumpkin pepita loaf

Curious what ingredients you'll need to make this Starbucks pumpkin pepita bread? Let's look at the key ingredients in this simple recipe.

  • Pumpkin Puree: Make sure to use real puree and not pie filling. You'll need an entire 15 ounce can of puree for this recipe.
  • Sweeteners: A mixture of brown and white sugars provide a good balance of sweetness and flavor.
  • Spices: We used a mixture of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger to add lots of flavor.
  • Pepitas: Roughly chopping the pepitas will help them stick better to the bread; whole ones will fall off when the bread is sliced.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Starbucks Pumpkin Pepita Bread

lining the loaf pan and whisking the dry ingredients
  1. Line a 9x5-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside. Using the metal binder clips will keep the paper in place until you pour the batter inside. (image 1)
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices together until blended. (image 2)
whisking the wet ingredients and stirring the batter
  1. Whisk the pumpkin puree, white and brown sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until combined. (image 3)
  2. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix. (image 4)
pumpkin pepita bread before and after baking
  1. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and sprinkle with the chopped pepitas. Remove the binder clips from the pan. (image 5)
  2. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes. The bread is done when it's risen, cracked, and has an internal temperature of 200°F on a digital thermometer. (image 6)
cooling and serving the Starbucks pumpkin pepita bread
  1. Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove it from the pan, discard the paper, and let it cool completely on a wire rack, for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. (image 9)
  2. Slice in thick pieces and serve with coffee or tea and enjoy! (image 10)

Recipe FAQs

What is pepita loaf?

This fall dessert from Starbucks is a thick slice of moist pumpkin bread topped with crunchy pepitas. It's served year round, unlike the other fall treats, which are released when the PSL comes out in late August.

Is pumpkin loaf at Starbucks seasonal?

No, this loaf isn't seasonal; it's served year round. However, if you don't want to head to Starbucks, and you want to save some money, you can recreate this treat at home!

How much is Starbucks pumpkin loaf?

In the fall of 2022, one thick piece at Starbucks costs $4.00 plus tax. Prices are subject to change, depending upon the location of the restaurant. You can make a a delicious copycat loaf at home that will serve 12 people for a fraction of the cost for 12 slices from Starbucks.

How much sugar is in Starbucks pumpkin loaf?

One piece of this bread from Starbucks contains 38g of sugars. However, the Starbucks' serving size is a thick 1 ¼ inch slice and weighs 1.29g. By contrast, a standard slice (¾ inch) made with our recipe only contains 26g of sugars.

How do you store pumpkin pepita bread?

Leftovers: Tightly seal the bread and store at room temperature. Make sure to eat it within 3 days for the best freshness.

Freezing: Pre-slice the bread for ease and seal the slices in a zip-top freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 1 month, then defrost and enjoy.

Serve

Wondering what coffees would taste good with a slice of this Starbucks pumpkin and pepita loaf? Serve it with Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, and Salted Caramel Mocha.

If you're looking for other quick bread recipes, you'll love our recipes for Jamaican ginger cake and Dutch ontbijtkoek.

two slices of pumpkin pepita bread on a white plate.

Expert Tips

  • We recommend weighing the solid ingredients with a kitchen scale rather than measuring cups, as it's more accurate.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter; only stir it long enough to combine the ingredients, or you may have a tough result.
  • Check for doneness with a digital thermometer. Even though the outside may look cooked, the middle may still not be done. It should have an internal temperature of 200°F.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This allows it to finish setting and cooking through, preventing a gummy or doughy interior. This should take 1 to 2 hours.

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Recipe

two slices of Starbucks pumpkin pepita loaf on a white plate

Starbucks Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf

Want to recreate Starbucks pumpkin and pepita loaf at home? You can with this easy recipe! This moist, spicy quick bread topped with pepitas tastes great with a cup of coffee in the fall or throughout the year.
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Brooke & Emma

Ingredients
 

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, or table salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup light olive oil, or another flavorless oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons roasted and salted pepitas, roughly chopped

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • parchment paper
  • digital thermometer
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices together until well combined.
  • Whisk the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Make sure there are no streaks of flour, but be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with the chopped pepitas.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes. The loaf is done when it's well risen and cracked, browned, and has an internal temperature of 200°F on a digital thermometer.
  • Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then use a knife to loosen the edge and use the paper to lift the loaf out of the pan. Discard the paper and let the bread cool completely on a wire rack, at least 1 hour.
  • Once the loaf has cooled, slice in thick pieces and serve with coffee or tea.

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Notes

  • We recommend weighing the solid ingredients with a kitchen scale rather than measuring cups, as it's more accurate.  Use the metric/imperial conversion buttons to show the weights.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter; only stir it long enough to combine the ingredients, or you may have a tough loaf.
  • Check for doneness with a digital thermometer. Even though the outside of the loaf may look cooked, the middle may still not be done. It should have an internal temperature of 200°F.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing, and hour or two. This allows it to finish setting and cooking through, preventing a gummy or doughy interior.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 316kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 48.3g (16%)Protein: 5.3g (11%)Fat: 12.1g (19%)Cholesterol: 46.5mg (16%)Sodium: 225.6mg (10%)Fiber: 2.2g (9%)Sugar: 26.2g (29%)Vitamin C: 1.6mg (2%)Calcium: 54.2mg (5%)Iron: 2.3mg (13%)

Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer

    March 28, 2025 at 4:37 pm

    4 stars
    Huge fan of this bread at Starbucks. This was really good but not as sweet.

    Reply
    • Emma Fajcz

      March 29, 2025 at 9:52 am

      We're so glad that you enjoyed it, Jennifer!

      Reply
  2. Leanna

    September 22, 2024 at 6:23 pm

    The bread cooked very nicely but the clove had a very strong taste will for sure put a little less next time!!

    Reply
    • Emma Fajcz

      September 23, 2024 at 1:52 pm

      Glad you enjoyed the loaf, Leanna! Feel free to put in less of the ground cloves if you prefer.

      Reply
  3. Darlene Frisicaro

    September 15, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    This is a really great recipe. It does go well with coffee! Can you please do a copycat recipe for Starbucks pumpkin scones?

    Reply
    • Emma Fajcz

      September 16, 2023 at 7:27 am

      We're glad you enjoyed the pumpkin loaf, Darlene! We already have a pumpkin scone recipe on our site; it's not specifically a Starbucks copycat, but it's a family favorite! https://savortheflavour.com/pumpkin-scones/

      Reply
  4. Linda

    September 06, 2023 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    Loved the Starbucks Pumpkin loaf. Deliciously moist and perfectly spiced. Turned out just like the picture!

    Reply
    • Emma Fajcz

      September 07, 2023 at 6:39 am

      Thank you so much! That's great to hear! 🙂

      Reply
    • Maria Italia

      October 23, 2024 at 4:19 pm

      Remember - when testing these types of breads, many recipes say to "test for doneness when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean" - A toothpick does not go down to the bottom of the pan! Get a wooden skewer (like for shish-kabobs) to insure you're getting a full test of doneness. Put that skewer all the way to the bottom of the pan THEN pull it out! If it's clean, it's done. Please do not use a toothpick.

      Reply
  5. Alex

    September 16, 2022 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    The bread is chewy and has a wonderful medley of spices. The pepitas on top are crunchy and add color. Yum!

    Reply
    • Emma

      September 16, 2022 at 9:16 am

      Thanks for your kind comment, Alex!

      Reply
  6. Beth

    September 16, 2022 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    This is a great bread to eat during fall--with coffee or without. The pepitas on top are a fantastic addition for crunch and appearance. The bread itself is moist and full of pumpkin flavors without being stodgy. I enjoy eating this quite a bit.

    Reply
    • Emma

      September 16, 2022 at 9:15 am

      Thanks so much, Beth! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply

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