Who is this relevant to?

Coffee guests who want chocolate on the outside

For them, it matters whether an egg cake has an outer layer or decoration, or just a cream filling. The product description is more useful than the word ‘choco’ in the name.

Guests who prefer a soft cake

A crisp egg cake has a different texture from a soft, light one. Choose the texture your guests prefer, rather than basing your choice on their age alone.

Shoppers comparing ingredients and portions

If you need to take an allergy or personal dietary requirement into account, you’ll need the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for the exact product. Also check whether values are given per 100 g or per portion.

What should you look for when choosing?

Egg cake with a chocolate finish

Ideal if: you want visible chocolate or cocoa decoration on the outside of an egg cake.

Bear in mind: decoration doesn’t necessarily mean the cake is fully coated. Jumbo also says the chocolate varieties reviewed are no longer in its online range.

Chocolate-filled egg cake

Ideal if: chocolate inside the egg cake is enough; an outer layer isn’t essential.

Bear in mind: Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as an egg cake with cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling, not as an egg cake fully coated in chocolate.

Plain egg cake served with chocolate

Ideal if: you want to choose the egg cake and chocolate separately, for example to cater for a texture preference.

Bear in mind: this option takes a little preparation; the ingredients and nutritional values depend on both products.

What to consider What to check before buying Especially relevant to
Chocolate on the outside Check whether the product has a coating, an outer layer or decoration, and whether it also has a filling. I want chocolate on the outside of the egg cake with my coffee, not just in the filling. For around 40% of consumers, the finish is the most important factor.
Texture Check whether the egg cake is described as soft and light or crisp. If a guest prefers a soft egg cake, I don’t want to serve a crisp one by mistake. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the texture they want.
Ingredients and portion Check the allergen information and compare sugars and saturated fat on the same basis: per 100 g or per portion. I want to be able to check the ingredients and portion size before buying something for my guests. For around 30% of consumers, this information is the main factor in their choice.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a filling for an outer layer

    Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as an egg cake with cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling. This doesn’t confirm that it is fully coated in chocolate.

    Look for terms such as coating, outer layer or decoration in the description, and check separately whether there’s a filling.

  • Assuming an old product page means you can still buy the product

    Jumbo says the chocolate egg cakes reviewed are no longer in its online range.

    Check which products are actually available shortly before your coffee gathering, before making your final choice.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The chocolate egg cakes reviewed list ingredients including wheat, egg, milk or soya; warnings about possible traces may vary from product to product.

    Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact product you’re buying and serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.

  • Choosing the same cake for every older guest

    Age alone won’t tell you whether someone prefers a soft or crisp egg cake, or needs to avoid certain ingredients.

    Ask about specific preferences and keep the product information handy in case guests want to know what you’re serving.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo has published product information for egg cakes with cocoa-flavoured decoration and for chocolate egg cakes.

  • The product information helps you compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values of these varieties.
  • Jumbo says both products reviewed are no longer in its online range; the word ‘choco’ alone also doesn’t confirm how the outside of a variety is finished.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes its Gulden Krakeling chocolate-filled egg cakes as having cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling.

  • The description makes it clear that the filling is part of the product.
  • A cream filling doesn’t confirm that the egg cake is fully coated in chocolate.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp variety with a milk coating and cinnamon.

  • The product description is helpful if you’re specifically looking for a crisp texture.
  • The milk coating isn’t confirmed as a chocolate coating, so this variety isn’t an equivalent choice if chocolate on the outside is essential.

Verkade

Verkade describes Chocorondjes Melkchocolade as biscuits with a milk cream filling and a coating of 17% milk chocolate.

  • The chocolate coating is specified in the product description.
  • A Chocorondje is a biscuit, not an egg cake.

ALDI

ALDI describes a pack of Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes containing 12 plain egg cakes.

  • A plain egg cake can be a separately chosen base if you want to serve chocolate alongside it.
  • The product description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.

Lidl

Lidl has listed plain egg cakes as an in-store product.

  • This is an option to look at if you’re after a plain egg cake.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating and was for a limited offer period; check current availability.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate-filled egg cake the same as an egg cake coated in chocolate?

No. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety reviewed as an egg cake with cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling; this doesn’t confirm that it is fully coated in chocolate. Check the outside of each variety separately.

Which allergens should I check in a chocolate egg cake?

Check the allergen information for the exact product you’re buying. The product information reviewed from Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists ingredients including wheat, egg, milk or soya; Jumbo also mentions possible traces of nuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products.

Will the same chocolate egg cake suit every older coffee guest?

No. Age alone doesn’t determine someone’s preferences for texture, ingredients or portion size. If needed, ask your guests what they prefer and compare the nutritional information for the products you’re considering; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the nutritional value of egg cakes can vary by brand.

How should I store chocolate egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the variety you choose. The Jumbo variety reviewed says to store in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn says to store the chocolate-filled Gulden Krakeling variety in a cool, dark, dry place in a sealed container.