Who are the options suitable for?

For those who want to serve straight away

You’re looking for an egg cake with a chocolate or cocoa element that’s ready to serve with coffee. Read the product description to find out how it’s finished.

For those who want to finish them themselves

You’d rather choose a plain egg cake and decide which chocolate to use for a decoration or dip. Just bear in mind that this takes extra preparation.

For those who need to check allergens

Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you buy. The variants described by Jumbo and Albert Heijn differ in the allergens listed, including milk and nuts.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want an egg cake that’s ready to serve, a filled option or one you can top with chocolate yourself. Then check the portions and packaging of the product you choose.

Ready-made with a decoration

When to choose it: if you want to serve an egg cake with a described cocoa decoration, without any preparation.

Keep in mind: Jumbo says its described chocolate variant is no longer part of its online range. Check the current product description and availability of any alternative.

Chocolate-filled

When to choose it: if you’re specifically looking for a filled cake. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variant as egg cakes with cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling.

Keep in mind: a filling doesn’t mean the whole egg cake is coated in chocolate.

Finish them yourself

When to choose it: if you want to choose the type and amount of chocolate yourself, for example for a decoration or dip.

Keep in mind: this takes preparation. Check the ingredients and nutritional information for both the egg cake and the chocolate.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Convenience and finish Check whether the description mentions a decoration, filling or another chocolate finish. I want something to serve with coffee without any preparation, but I also want to know what’s on or inside the cake. For around 44% of consumers, this combination of convenience and finish comes first.
Planning portions Compare the number of egg cakes, the total weight and the portion size on the packaging. If people are coming round for coffee, I want to know how many cakes I can serve. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion planning.
Ingredients and allergens Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging you buy. If you’re finishing them yourself, check both products. If I have a relevant allergy or ingredient preference, I want to be able to check the exact cake and chocolate. Checking the label is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘choco’ means ‘fully coated’

    A cocoa decoration and a cream filling are different finishes. The description of the Gulden Krakeling variant at Albert Heijn doesn’t confirm a full chocolate coating.

    If you’re specifically looking for a chocolate-coated egg cake, check the product description and ingredients for the exact variant.

  • Assuming an old product page means you can still order it

    Jumbo still shows information about two chocolate variants, but says that neither is still part of its online range.

    Check current availability before planning your coffee break around a particular product.

  • Checking allergens online only

    The described variants don’t list the same allergens. Product information may also differ from the packaging you eventually buy.

    Before eating, check the ingredients and allergens on that packaging. Do the same for any chocolate you use separately.

Brands and shops to consider

These brands and shops offer different things to consider when choosing. A plain egg cake or a filled variant isn’t automatically coated in chocolate.

Jumbo

Sells plain egg cakes and provides product information about chocolate variants previously offered.

  • The product page for Jumbo Chocolate Egg Cakes describes the ingredients and allergens.
  • Jumbo says this chocolate variant is no longer part of its online range.

Albert Heijn

Offers plain egg cakes as a base for your own toppings, as well as a filled variant from Gulden Krakeling.

  • According to Albert Heijn, a pack of AH Egg Cakes contains 12 portions of 30 g.
  • The description of the Gulden Krakeling variant doesn’t confirm a full chocolate coating; Albert Heijn lists it as an in-store product.

Gulden Krakeling

An option if you’re looking for a filled egg cake rather than adding chocolate yourself.

  • Albert Heijn describes the variant as egg cakes with cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling.
  • Check the exact packaging for ingredients and allergens. The filling doesn’t mean the cake is fully coated.

Lidl

Plain egg cakes can be used as a base for adding your own chocolate at home.

  • Lidl has listed plain egg cakes as an in-store product.
  • When you buy them, check the labels on both the egg cakes and the chocolate you want to use.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

A plain egg cake to use as the starting point for your choice of chocolate finish.

  • ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes as a pack of 12.
  • To add a chocolate finish, you’ll need to choose the chocolate separately and check the labels on both products.

Bolletje

Another type of egg cake for those who are mainly interested in texture and flavour.

  • Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp variant with cinnamon and a milk layer.
  • A milk layer with cinnamon isn’t a confirmed chocolate finish.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

Related products will be available soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate-filled egg cake also coated in chocolate?

Not necessarily. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variant as egg cakes with cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling; this doesn’t confirm a full chocolate coating. If the outside matters to your choice, check the description and ingredients on the exact packaging.

How can I serve plain egg cakes with chocolate?

You can decorate egg cakes with melted chocolate or serve them in pieces alongside a chocolate dip. Jumbo suggests decorating them with melted dark chocolate, while Albert Heijn Allerhande serves pieces of egg cake with a dip. Bear in mind that this takes preparation, and check the ingredients of both items.

Which allergens should I look out for in chocolate egg cakes?

It varies by variant. For its described chocolate egg cakes, Jumbo listed egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, with a possible presence of nuts. For the Gulden Krakeling variant described by Albert Heijn, wheat, egg and soya are listed, and milk may be present. Always check the label on the packaging you buy.

What information should I compare on packaged egg cakes?

Compare the ingredients, allergens, quantity, date, any storage instructions and nutritional information for the exact products. Your Europe lists this information as part of EU food labelling for prepacked foods. If you’re finishing the cakes yourself, check the details on both the egg cakes and the chocolate.