If you want one small late-night snack
If you fancy something sweet after a long day but don’t want to choose a large Dutch egg cake, a small, individually wrapped cake makes the portion clear from the outset.
Who is this relevant to?
If you’re looking for a filled Dutch egg cake
For a more dessert-like snack, a variety with cocoa elements and cream filling is a different type of product from a crisp cake with a coating. Compare the nutritional information before you choose, too.
If you need to check ingredients and allergens
If you need to avoid egg, milk, soya, wheat or nuts, the full information on the current packaging matters more than the word ‘chocolate’ in a product name.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, choose between a small, filled or larger Dutch egg cake. Then check the ingredients, portion size and allergens for each product. Terms describing coatings and fillings don’t, on their own, tell you exactly what’s inside.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important to? |
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| Portion size | Compare the weight and nutritional value per item or portion; use the values per 100 g to compare products on a like-for-like basis. | If I fancy something sweet late at night, having a clearly defined portion helps me decide how much to have. For around 40% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor. |
| Coating or filling | Check whether it has a milk coating, cocoa decoration or cream filling, and look at the ingredients and nutritional information. | I’m specifically looking for a filled cake, not just one with a coating on the outside. For around 30% of consumers, the type of product they want is the priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current packaging for ingredients, declared allergens and warnings about possible traces. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to decide whether the cake is suitable for me before eating it. That’s the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘chocolate’ always means the same thing
The Dutch egg cakes reviewed are described using terms such as milk coating, cocoa decoration or cocoa confectionery with cream filling. These terms don’t describe the same product.
Read the product description and ingredients list if you’re looking for a specific coating or filling.
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Comparing nutritional values per 100 g only
According to Jumbo’s product information, one Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met Melklaagje weighs around 15.5 g and contains around 58 kcal. Jumbo Eierkoek met Chocolade is listed as a 39 g portion containing 145 kcal. So the number of items you have still matters.
Check both the values per 100 g and those per item or portion on the packaging.
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Relying on a product page as your only allergen check
The varieties list different allergens and warnings about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be declared on labels.
Check the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the same variety before.
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Assuming every product shown is available to order online
Jumbo’s product page no longer lists Eierkoeken met Chocolade as an online item. Albert Heijn describes Gulden Krakeling Choco gevulde eierkoeken as available in store only.
Check current availability with the store before counting on either of these varieties.
Brands and product varieties compared
Bolletje
Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are small, individually wrapped cakes with a milk coating and a dusting of sugar.
- Jumbo lists around 58 kcal per item weighing around 15.5 g; the packaging makes it easy to identify one item as a portion.
- The product contains milk, lactose, egg, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, and includes warnings about possible traces of other allergens. Don’t assume a milk coating is chocolate without checking the ingredients.
Gulden Krakeling
According to Albert Heijn, Choco gevulde eierkoeken contain cocoa confectionery and cream filling.
- The description makes it clear that this is a filled variety for anyone looking for that type of product.
- Albert Heijn lists 418 kcal, 15 g of fat and 41 g of sugars per 100 g, and marks the product as available in store only. Check the current allergen information on the packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo Eierkoeken met Chocolade are a larger variety with cocoa decoration; Jumbo lists a 39 g portion.
- The product information lists 145 kcal and 15.4 g of sugars per portion.
- Jumbo no longer lists this product in its online range. Check availability at your store and read the current allergen information before choosing it.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a chocolate Dutch egg cake always contain chocolate?
No. The name doesn’t tell you exactly which coating or filling has been used. The products discussed are described as having cocoa confectionery, cream filling or a milk coating, among other things. Check the ingredients list if the composition matters to your choice.
Which Dutch egg cake has a small, clearly defined portion?
The individually wrapped Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met Melklaagje is an option if you want one small item. Jumbo lists around 15.5 g and around 58 kcal per item; also check the ingredients and nutritional information that matter to you.
Should I check the allergens in these Dutch egg cakes?
Yes. Check the current packaging if you need to avoid certain ingredients. The varieties discussed list egg and wheat or gluten-containing cereals, among other things, but differ in other allergens and warnings about possible traces.
How should I store a Dutch egg cake with a coating or filling?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your chosen variety. The product information advises storing the Jumbo variety in a cool, dry place, protecting Bolletje from heat, and keeping Gulden Krakeling cool, dark and dry in a sealed container.
Can I rely on old product information when buying again?
Check the current packaging again, especially if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice. Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change when a product is updated.