I tested 4 different "copycat" Starbucks pumpkin bread recipes so you don't have to!

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Recipe #1: thecafesucrefa...
Recipe #2: www.mashed.com...
Recipe #3: **THIS WAS BAD--I DON’T RECOMMEND MAKING IT**
This was my first attempt to try and create a copycat recipe, based on the nutrition information of Starbucks pumpkin loaf. Unfortunately this one didn't turn out, but let me know if you'd like to see a (much improved) pumpkin bread recipe!
1 15oz can pumpkin puree
4 large eggs
744g granulated sugar
252g canola oil
560g flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
0.75 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground white pepper
1/4 tsp ground ginger
80g chopped pumpkin seeds/pepitas
Recipe #4: • Molly Makes Pumpkin Br...
**My copycat recipe (makes 2 loaves)**
Not shown in the video, this is my copycat recipe; the spice quantities still aren't exact/need some tweaking, but it's the closest thing I've ever tried to Starbucks in flavor and texture.
136g water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
146g neutral oil (I use canola)
422g Sugar
420g pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
311g flour
1.75 tsp salt
2.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp baking soda
22g pepitas/pumpkin seeds, chopped
Spice blend (this needs some tweaking, but this is what I've been using):
4 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
0.5 tsp cloves
0.5 tsp cardamom
0.5 tsp nutmeg
0.25 tsp allspice
0.5 tsp black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 350, and grease and line 2 loaf pans with parchment paper
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth
3. To the same bowl, add the sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla and whisk to combine
4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and whisk just until no streaks remain
6. Divide batter evenly between the two pans, and top with chopped pumpkin seeds
7. Bake until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, around 50-60 minutes (but times may vary wildly depending on your oven; add aluminum foil to the top of the loaves if they are starting to get too brown but need more baking time)
8. Allow to cool in the pan, then wrap in plastic wrap and let sit overnight to allow the crust to soften