Better than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread (Gluten Free)

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The best homemade pumpkin bread – just like Starbucks pumpkin pound cake…only better! (and gluten free!)

Super-Moist Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

Who doesn’t love that glorious Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf? Just like the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, pumpkin pound cake is one of those special treats that I look forward to every Fall.

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However, it really is one of those special occasion treats, just like any other dessert made with wheat. No matter how much I love it, there’s no getting around the bloat that comes with it.

That’s why I was ecstatic when my husband created a gluten free version. And you know what? It’s freakin’ awesome!! So awesome I’ve dubbed it the “Better than Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf.”

Out-of-this-world delicious, impossibly moist and decadent, AND you can eat it anytime without feeling crappy afterwards! Yep, I’d say it’s definitely earned it’s name!

Related: 25 Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes that are Better than the “Real Thing”

How to Make “Better than Starbucks” Pumpkin Loaf

For your convenience, I’ve included shop-able ad links to some of the supplies used to make our gluten free pumpkin pound cake; disclosure policy available here.

A note about the ingredients:

My husband has played around with just about every type of gluten free baking flour, from almond flour to sweet potato starch. However, for this recipe, he used a combination of brown rice flour and tapioca starch to create the perfect pound cake texture.

Brown rice flour gives our copycat Starbucks pumpkin loaf a fine, fluffy texture, and tapioca starch binds it all together, while maintaining that light fluffy feel. If you’ve ever tried gluten free bread and it kind of crumbled apart, that is what our gluten free baking mix will prevent. It feels and tastes just like “real” bread!

If you already have a store-bought gluten free baking mix on hand at home, you can substitute 2 cups of that baking mix for the brown rice flour and tapioca starch in our gluten free pumpkin bread recipe. (Many gluten free baking mixes will contain tapioca starch).

However, if you really want the perfect gluten free pumpkin bread, I want to encourage you to try our exact recipe. If you’re unsure where to purchase brown rice flour or tapioca starch, I’ve included links to purchase them on Amazon:

• Brown rice flour
• Tapioca starch

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pound Cake Prep Tips

• To make our copycat Starbucks pumpkin pound cake a dairy free recipe, substitute mayonnaise for the sour cream in the recipe.
• Be sure to grease up your 9×5 loaf pan with either butter or non-stick baking spray. That way your pumpkin bread will pop right out when it’s done!
• We coated our gluten free pumpkin loaf with a white chocolate glaze. Allow loaf to cool completely before applying the glaze.
• A free printable copy of the recipe is available at the end of the post.

For the white chocolate glaze:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers

We used this amazing 2-ingredient “magic” coconut oil frosting recipe!

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Better than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread (Gluten Free)

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

This Gluten Free Pumpkin Loaf is better than Starbucks version!

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Calories: 330 kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add sugar, oil, sour cream (or mayo), and eggs to mixer and beat until well combined.
2. Add rice flour and tapioca starch and continue mixing until those ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. Add pumpkin puree and continue mixing until incorporated into the batter.
4. Add baking powder, baking soda, and baking powder and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
5. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 28-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Better than Starbucks Pumpkin Bread (Gluten Free)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 109mg 36%

Sodium 128mg 5%

Potassium 223mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 28g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 100.1%

Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 8.6%

Iron 7.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More of our Favorite Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes:

Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

2-Bite Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Last updated on August 30th, 2018 at 01:52 pm