Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and nuts.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in the raisins (if using).
8. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
9. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin bread is a popular fall treat in the United States.
• The Starbucks version of pumpkin bread contains raisins, which give it a unique flavor.
• Pumpkin puree can be made at home by roasting a pumpkin and pureeing it in a food processor.
• Pumpkin bread can be served as a dessert, snack, or breakfast food.