Who is this relevant to?

Families looking for a quick breakfast option

You want a pack you can open and grab a cake from without any preparation. The pack weight and number of usable portions can help you decide how much to buy.

Parents looking for smaller portions to share

If you want to divide the cakes up or take them with you, the stated portion size is useful: Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions, while Jumbo lists five 55 g portions.

Shoppers considering ingredients and the rest of breakfast

You want to be able to check allergens on the label and decide which other breakfast items to have alongside a canoe cake.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many individual portions you need. Then check whether the pack size, nutritional information and ingredients suit the way you plan to enjoy the cakes.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Morning portions Check the number of cakes or portions and the weight per portion on the pack. If I want to grab a cake for several family members in the morning, I need to know how many individual portions are in the pack; around 36% of consumers prioritise being able to share them out quickly.
Pack size for home Compare the net weight with the number of portions and the storage instructions after opening. For our home supplies, I want enough cakes, but also a pack we can finish. A useful pack size is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Nutritional information Check the sugars and fibre per 100 g, and see how much counts as one portion. If you want to have a canoe cake alongside other breakfast items, you’ll want to take the nutritional information into account. It’s the most important consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Check both the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces on the current label. If ingredients matter in my household, I need to know what’s listed on this exact pack. For around 14% of consumers, checking this comes before the other selection criteria.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a canoe cake as a complete breakfast

    The nutritional information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS lists sugars and fibre per 100 g. A cake on its own won’t necessarily provide the variety of breakfast foods you may be looking for.

    Decide which other foods you’d like to have in the morning; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, for example, lists wholemeal bread as a breakfast option.

  • Assuming all canoe cakes contain the same allergens

    Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur lists different ingredients and warnings about possible traces. The name of the cake alone doesn’t tell you enough about the exact pack.

    Check the current label every time you buy, even if you’ve bought a different canoe cake before. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products.

  • Relying on an old product listing

    The AH BASIC Canoe Cakes listing is marked ‘Discontinued’. A product name you found previously is therefore no substitute for checking the exact pack you want to buy.

    Check the current packaging and read the ingredients and storage instructions again.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Butter Canoe Cakes are an option if individually listed portions make it easier to share them among the family.

  • For its 270 g pack, Albert Heijn lists six 45 g portions and 41% almond paste.
  • Check the label for egg, milk, gluten, soya and almond, as well as any warnings about other ingredients.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, its Butter Canoe Cakes pack contains five listed portions and weighs 275 g.

  • The listed 55 g portions are larger than the 45 g portions in the AH pack mentioned above.
  • For this product, check the label for almond, egg, gluten, milk, nuts and soya, among other things.

PLUS

PLUS lists butter canoe cakes weighing 275 g, with a 39% almond paste filling.

  • The product information lists 38,9 g of sugars and 1,4 g of fibre per 100 g, so you can compare these figures with the portion size.
  • PLUS gives the product a Nutri-Score E. Don’t use this as the only guide to your choice; check the ingredients and nutritional information too.

Aviateur

Aviateur Canoe Cakes come in a 230 g pack, for anyone looking for a smaller pack.

  • The product information at PLUS lists a 46% almond paste filling.
  • According to that information, the pack contains wheat, soya, milk and almond, among other ingredients; it may contain egg. Check the current label.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Canoe Cakes in a 330 g pack, for anyone who is mainly looking at the total pack size.

  • The listed pack weight is 330 g.
  • Check the packaging to see how many individual portions the pack contains, and look at the ingredients and allergens there.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a canoe cake be my breakfast on its own?

A canoe cake on its own doesn’t offer the variety you’d get from a breakfast with other foods. Check the pack’s portion size and nutritional information, and decide what you’d like to have with it; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists wholemeal bread as one breakfast option.

How should I store an opened pack of canoe cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn recommends keeping its butter canoe cakes in a sealed tin after opening; the product information listed by Albert Heijn and Jumbo says to store them in a cool, dry place.

Which allergens should I check in canoe cakes?

Read the allergen information on the current label for the variety you’ve chosen. Product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Aviateur lists wheat or gluten, soya, milk and almond or other nuts, among other things; the information about egg and possible traces varies by product.