Choose an egg cake with cocoa-based decoration if that’s the finish you want and you can transport it in line with the storage instructions on the pack. An egg cake with a chocolate filling isn’t the same as a coated variety. If you don’t have a sheltered place to store it, a plain egg cake is easier to take along, but you should still follow the storage advice on the pack. If you’re sharing, also check the allergens and the number of cakes in the pack.
If you’re carrying the pack in a warm bag or tent, a chocolate finish may soften and rub off. If you can’t store chocolate egg cakes in a cool, dry place as instructed on the pack, consider plain egg cakes instead, and check their storage advice too.
Check how many cakes are in each pack before buying for a group. Compare nutritional values per 100 g rather than looking only at the values per serving: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, serving sizes set by manufacturers can vary.
Before buying and sharing, check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack. The chocolate varieties described contain, among other things, egg, cereals containing gluten and soya; milk declarations and warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product.
First decide whether you want chocolate on the outside, a filling or simply an egg cake that’s easy to take along. Then consider where you’ll store it, who you’ll be sharing with and which pack you can actually buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and transport | Read the storage advice and choose a dry, sheltered place for transport and storage. | If I take chocolate egg cakes in my bag, I want to stop the finish from softening and rubbing off. Keeping things clean during transport is the top priority for roughly 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens when sharing | Read the latest allergen information, including any warnings about possible traces. | When I share cakes, I want to know first whether the ingredients are suitable for the people eating them. Checking allergens comes first for around 29% of consumers. |
| Number of cakes and nutritional information | Count the cakes in each pack and compare nutritional values per 100 g. | For our group, I want to take enough individual cakes and compare different serving sizes. This is the main consideration for roughly 24% of consumers. |
| Availability | Check the product status and availability at the shop where you plan to buy just before you leave. | If I’m shopping shortly before setting off, I don’t want to rely on a variety that isn’t on the shelf. Availability is the deciding factor for around 18% of consumers. |
Jumbo describes one variety as egg cakes with cocoa-based decoration; Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as egg cakes with cocoa-based decoration and a cream filling. Neither description confirms a full chocolate coating.
If decoration, coating or filling matters to you, read the product description and ingredients list.
Jumbo stated that two chocolate varieties were no longer part of its online range. Albert Heijn listed the chocolate-filled variety as available in store only; this doesn’t confirm that it’s in stock at your local branch.
Check availability shortly before you leave, and decide in advance whether a plain egg cake would also suit your needs.
The chocolate varieties mentioned have different ingredients and allergen warnings. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed foods is provided on the label.
Read the latest pack information before buying or sharing, and keep the label to hand while you’re sharing the cakes.
The total weight doesn’t tell you how many individual cakes you can share. Nutritional values per serving aren’t automatically comparable either, as serving sizes can vary.
Count the cakes for your group and compare nutritional values per 100 g, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Jumbo describes both plain egg cakes and varieties with cocoa-based decoration.
The variety described by Albert Heijn is an egg cake with cocoa-based decoration and a cream filling.
AH Eierkoeken are a plain variety for anyone who isn’t looking for a chocolate finish.
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a variety with a light, crumbly texture.
ALDI lists plain barn-egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket in a 12-pack.
Yes, as long as you can transport and store them according to the advice on the pack. Jumbo advises keeping its egg cakes with cocoa-based decoration cool and dry. If you don’t have a sheltered place, you won’t need to factor in a chocolate finish when choosing a plain egg cake; just check its storage advice too.
Only do so after the person has had a chance to check the allergen information on the current pack. The chocolate varieties described contain, among other things, egg, cereals containing gluten and soya; milk and warnings about possible traces vary by product. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed foods is provided on the label.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, and also check how many cakes are in each pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing values per 100 g because serving sizes can vary. Albert Heijn lists 418 kcal and 41 g of sugars per 100 g for Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes, compared with 316 kcal and 31 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Eierkoeken; these figures apply to these two specific products.
