Panera Caramel Pumpkin Slice
A seasonal pumpkin-spiced loaf cake slice with brown sugar, vanilla and salted caramel swirls, topped with pumpkin spice icing.
The Caramel Pumpkin Slice is a fall 2026 newcomer to Panera’s bakery case, rolled out nationwide on August 19, 2026. It is a slice of tender loaf cake spiced like pumpkin pie and sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla, with ribbons of salted caramel running through it and pumpkin spice icing on top. Each slice is 420 calories. It also appears in the “In Season! Seasonal Pastries” catering assortment alongside Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and Cranberry Orange Slices. Because it is seasonal, it disappears when the fall menu rotates out.
What’s in the Caramel Pumpkin Slice
Fall 2026 bakery build:
- Pumpkin-spiced cake
- Brown sugar & vanilla
- Salted caramel swirls
- Pumpkin spice icing
Price
This estimate covers one slice. Prices vary by café; confirm current pricing for your location. Typical price: About $3–$5 per slice.
Prices vary by café and are not set nationally. Figures are typical US ranges. Confirm in the Panera app for your location. Official nutrition guides do not list prices.
Nutrition facts
Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide, effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 (c8-26).
| Nutrient | 1 Slice |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 |
| Calories from fat | 80 |
| Total fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg |
| Sodium | 340 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 77 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g |
| Total sugars | 54 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
Values describe one slice as listed in the guide.
Allergens
Contains wheat, milk, soy, and egg.
Panera’s allergen guide notes shared equipment and bakery-café preparation, so it cannot guarantee any item is free of allergens. Confirm with your local café if you have a food allergy.
Ordering tips
- At 54 g of total sugars it is one of the sweetest items in the bakery case — consider sharing it.
- Pair it with a plain coffee or tea rather than a sweetened latte to keep the sugar in check.
- Grab it early in the season; seasonal bakery items leave when the fall menu changes.
Compare bakery menu, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pecan Braid, Cinnamon Roll.
Caramel Pumpkin Slice FAQs
Sources & disclaimer
Facts are rewritten for readers of Panera Bread Menus from Panera Bread’s publicly published materials:
- Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide (effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 / c8-26)
- Panera Bread Allergen Guide (valid 9/2/2026, Edition 1)
- Panera Fall 2026 catering menu (product build / catering listing)
- Panera Bread press release (Aug 5, 2026) — fall bakery and beverage lineup
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