Spiced Pumpkin Latte Loaf (Printable)

Moist pumpkin loaf with warm spices and coffee notes, ideal for autumn enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
11 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
13 - 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
14 - 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Topping

16 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or chopped pecans

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
05 - Stir in pumpkin puree, cooled coffee, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
06 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or pecans if desired.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy coffee shop cake but comes together in under 20 minutes of hands-on work.
  • The coffee is the secret—it deepens the pumpkin without tasting like dessert at a café.
  • One loaf makes enough for unexpected guests or quiet mornings over several days.
02 -
  • Room temperature eggs are not optional—they emulsify properly and create a smoother, more tender crumb than cold ones.
  • Strong coffee seems like it would be too much, but it's actually a background player that deepens the spice flavors without announcing itself.
  • Pumpkin pie filling and pumpkin puree are not interchangeable; the filling has added sugar and spices that will throw off your entire recipe.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is very warm, chill your mixing bowls and ingredients slightly before starting—warm ingredients can cause the batter to break or rise too fast in the oven.
  • The toothpick test is reliable, but the very center of a thick loaf can stay slightly underbaked and still be perfect; look for moist crumbs, not wet batter.

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