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Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada at Taco Bell — launch date and LTO window
A crispy, golden Taco Bell empanada filled with cake batter-flavored filling, topped with pink frosting and rainbow sprinkles, based on Milk Bar's Birthday Cake flavor.
Key data
Taco Bell launched the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada, announced October 8, 2026, available from October 15, 2026, priced at $3.49. It is a limited-time offer in the desserts & bakery category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 5 sources and 4 independent outlets.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | Taco Bell |
| Launch type | Limited-time offer |
| Announced | October 8, 2026 |
| Available from | October 15, 2026 |
| Available until | While supplies last |
| Price | $3.49 |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | In store |
| Category | Desserts & bakery |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Primary sourceOctober 8, 2026
“The Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada makes its nationwide debut October 15 for a limited time, made to be enjoyed anytime you feel like celebrating.”
prnewswire.com ↗ - Consumer mediaOctober 17, 2026
“this dessert takes the flavors of the quintessential Milkbar birthday cake and puts it into an empanada. The empanada shell is filled with a birthday cake batter-inspired cream, and the top is drizzled with a pink glaze and garnished with sprinkles.”
sporked.com ↗ - Consumer mediaOctober 12, 2026
“Taco Bell and dessert and bakery brand Milk Bar have partnered to launch the new Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada nationwide on October 15, 2026.”
brandeating.com ↗ - Trade mediaOctober 9, 2026
“the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada will be available nationwide beginning October 15 for a limited time at participating Taco Bell restaurants, while supplies last.”
qsrmagazine.com ↗ - Consumer mediaOctober 8, 2026
“Starting October 15, the new Milk Bar Birthday Cake Empanada will be available nationwide at participating Taco Bell locations for a limited time, while supplies last.”
delish.com ↗
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