Who is this choice for?

Fans of a rich cocoa flavour

You don’t want to rely on the word ‘choco’ or dark packaging alone when doing your weekly shop. A stated cocoa percentage and the ingredients list can help you assess the chocolate ingredient you’re choosing.

Weekly shop planners

You want to know how many Dutch egg cakes are in a pack and whether your chosen shop stocks the variety you want. Buying a separate chocolate bar to go with plain egg cakes also means adding two products to your shopping list.

Shoppers who need to read labels carefully

You check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the product you choose. That’s also important when you eat a plain Dutch egg cake with a chocolate bar: you’ll need to check both packs.

What should you look for?

Plain Dutch egg cakes

Choose these when: Dutch egg cakes are a regular part of your weekly shop.

The trade-off: You’ll need a separate product to add a rich chocolate flavour.

Ready-made chocolate Dutch egg cake

Choose this when: A current variety is available and the label describes the chocolate ingredient you’re looking for.

The trade-off: ‘Choco’ alone doesn’t confirm a high cocoa content; check availability at your shop too.

Dutch egg cake with separate dark chocolate

Choose this when: You want to pick a bar with a clearly stated cocoa percentage.

The trade-off: It isn’t a ready-made product, and you’ll need to check both labels.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Cocoa and dark flavour Check which cocoa or chocolate ingredient is listed. For a separate dark chocolate bar, look for a stated cocoa solids percentage. If I’m looking for a rich cocoa flavour, I want to assess the chocolate ingredient rather than rely on ‘choco’. For around 42% of consumers, being able to check the cocoa content comes first.
Weekly shop and availability Check the number of items per pack and whether your chosen shop lets you order the exact variety you want. For my weekly shop, I want to buy enough Dutch egg cakes without planning around a variety I can’t order. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough for the week.
Nutritional information and allergens Compare sugars, saturates and fibre per 100 g; also read the ingredients and allergen information for each product. If I need to check ingredients or allergens, the label on any separate chocolate bar matters too. For around 25% of consumers, checking labels is the top priority.

Common pitfalls

  • Taking ‘choco’ as proof of a high cocoa content

    Jumbo describes its chocolate Dutch egg cakes, which are no longer available, as having a cocoa-flavoured decoration or 19% cocoa-flavoured coating. The latter is the proportion of the stated ingredient, not a confirmed cocoa percentage for the egg cake.

    Read the ingredients list and any stated percentages. If a clearly stated cocoa percentage is important to you, look at separate dark chocolate bars too.

  • Using an old product page to plan your weekly shop

    Jumbo has marked the two chocolate or choco varieties we reviewed as no longer available online. So a product description doesn’t mean you can order that variety now.

    Before you complete your weekly shop, check the product’s status at your shop and your chosen delivery or collection option.

    Otherwise, you may need to make an extra trip to the shops to find an alternative.

  • Comparing only the front of the pack or a serving

    Serving sizes can vary between products. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, comparing nutritional information per 100 g gives you a common basis.

    For similar products, check both the nutritional information per 100 g and the ingredients and allergen information. If you’re having an egg cake with a chocolate bar, check both packs.

Brands and shops to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists plain, mini, wholemeal and gluten-free Dutch egg cakes. Its separate range of dark chocolate offers another option if you want to assess a stated cocoa percentage.

  • You can compare several types of Dutch egg cake.
  • The Jumbo chocolate Dutch egg cakes we reviewed are marked as no longer available online.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists several Dutch egg cakes, including a choco-filled variety with cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling.

  • The Dutch egg cake range includes plain and wholemeal varieties to explore.
  • The choco-filled variety’s name doesn’t confirm a high cocoa content; check the label and ordering options at your shop.

Lidl

Lidl lists Dutch egg cakes as an option for stocking up.

  • A Lidl product listing describes a pack of 12.
  • If you’re specifically looking for chocolate, check the ingredients and availability of the variety you choose.

Aldi

Aldi lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes and features chocolate as a separate product category.

  • The free-range egg cakes listed come in a pack of 12.
  • Assess the egg cakes and any separate chocolate as individual products; one product category doesn’t confirm a chocolate ingredient in the other.

Bolletje

Albert Heijn lists Bolletje Brosse milk Dutch egg cake in its Dutch egg cake category.

  • This variety is listed as a distinct Dutch egg cake option.
  • The variety mentioned is milk chocolate, not a confirmed Dutch egg cake with dark chocolate.

Verkade

A Verkade chocolate bar is a separate option to have with Dutch egg cakes only if the bar you choose has the cocoa percentage you’re looking for.

  • Check the pack of your chosen bar for its cocoa information.
  • A separate bar isn’t a ready-made chocolate Dutch egg cake; assess the egg cakes separately too.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘choco’ on a Dutch egg cake mean it contains a lot of cocoa?

No, the name alone doesn’t confirm a high cocoa content. The older Jumbo varieties we reviewed mention a cocoa-flavoured decoration or 19% cocoa-flavoured coating. For a product you want to buy now, check the current ingredients list and any stated cocoa percentage.

How do I compare Dutch egg cakes for sugars and saturates?

Compare the nutritional information for similar products per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, serving sizes can vary between manufacturers. Also check the ingredients list to see which cocoa or chocolate ingredient your chosen variety contains.

What should I look for in the allergen information for chocolate Dutch egg cakes?

Check the allergen information on the current label for the specific variety. The chocolate Dutch egg cakes we reviewed contain egg, wheat and soya, and one variety also contains milk. Check for any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens too. If you’re having an egg cake with a separate chocolate bar, read both labels.

Can I add an older chocolate Dutch egg cake to my shopping list?

Don’t rely on an old product description to confirm that the egg cake can be ordered now. The Jumbo varieties we reviewed are marked as no longer available online, so check the current variety at your shop just before placing your order.

How should I store Dutch egg cakes after my weekly shop?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the Dutch egg cakes you buy. The chocolate and filled varieties we reviewed have different storage instructions, so don’t assume the advice for one variety applies to another.