Choose a ready-made chocolate egg cake if you want to serve it without any preparation and don’t need a stated high cocoa percentage. If you want to choose the cocoa percentage yourself, pick plain egg cakes and finish them with chocolate that states its percentage. This takes a little preparation, and you’ll need to check the allergens on both packs.
If you want to know how much cocoa the chocolate contains, look for a clearly stated percentage on the packaging. The Jumbo chocolate egg cakes described here don’t state a high cocoa percentage. Plain egg cakes with separately chosen dark chocolate give you that choice.
If you want to serve individual egg cakes straight away, a ready-made chocolate version is convenient. Check current availability: according to Jumbo, the versions described here are no longer part of its online range.
Before buying, check the latest ingredients and allergen information for every guest. The egg cakes and chocolate described here include ingredients such as egg, wheat or gluten-containing cereals, milk and soya. If you’re putting your own version together, you’ll need to read both packs.
Decide whether a stated cocoa percentage matters most to you, or whether you’d rather serve the cakes without any preparation. Whichever option you choose, check the allergen information on the current packaging.
Best if: you want to serve the egg cakes straight away, without melting or adding chocolate.
The trade-off: terms such as ‘choco’ and ‘cocoa fantasy’ don’t indicate a high cocoa percentage in the Jumbo products described here. Also check that your chosen version is available.
Best if: you want to choose chocolate with a stated cocoa percentage yourself, such as Verkade Kookchocolade 71%, which contains at least 71% cocoa solids.
The trade-off: you’ll still need to prepare and serve the chocolate, and check the allergens in both the egg cakes and the chocolate.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa percentage | Look for a clearly stated cocoa solids percentage on the chocolate you choose; ‘cocoa fantasy’ is not a percentage. | I want to know in advance how much cocoa the chocolate contains, rather than relying on the name ‘choco’. That’s the main priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Ready to serve | Check the product type, the number of pieces and current availability through your preferred retailer. | When Easter brunch starts, I want to be able to put out individual egg cakes without preparing chocolate first. That convenience comes first for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the latest allergen information. If you’re finishing the cakes yourself, check both packs, including any warnings about traces. | I need to know which ingredients my guests should avoid before choosing a combination. For around 21% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Portions and presentation | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion; decide whether you want a filling, decoration or a separate chocolate dip. | I want to decide how the egg cakes are presented and how large the portions are. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
A chocolate name doesn’t tell you how much cocoa the chocolate contains. The Jumbo egg cakes described here list cocoa fantasy or cocoa powder; Verkade’s separate Kookchocolade 71%, on the other hand, states that it contains at least 71% cocoa solids.
If a stated cocoa percentage is essential, choose chocolate that clearly shows the percentage and pair it with plain egg cakes if you like.
Jumbo says that the chocolate egg cakes described here are no longer part of its online range. Albert Heijn lists Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as available in store only.
Check your preferred retailer or local branch shortly before you shop.
Plain egg cakes can also contain relevant allergens. AH Eierkoeken list ingredients including egg, milk, gluten-containing cereals and soya; Verkade Kookchocolade lists soya and may contain traces of nuts, milk and gluten.
Read the latest labels on both products and check which ingredients your guests need to avoid.
A cream filling and chocolate added at home result in different ingredients and portion sizes. Albert Heijn lists 41 g of sugars and 15 g of fat per 100 g for Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes. For AH Eierkoeken, the figures are 31 g of sugars and 3.7 g of fat per 100 g, before any chocolate is added.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and for the portion you plan to serve. If you’re finishing the cakes yourself, remember to include the chocolate you choose.
AH Eierkoeken make a plain base that you can finish with your own choice of chocolate. Albert Heijn also lists Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as a separate filled option.
Jumbo describes ready-made chocolate egg cakes with cocoa decoration or cocoa fantasy.
Verkade is relevant here as a chocolate option for finishing plain egg cakes yourself, rather than as a ready-made egg cake.
Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek is an egg cake for anyone who cares most about texture.
No. The Jumbo versions described here list cocoa fantasy or cocoa powder, but don’t state a high percentage of cocoa solids. If you want to choose based on the percentage, look for it on the chocolate packaging. Verkade states that Kookchocolade 71% contains at least 71% cocoa solids.
You can pair plain egg cakes with chocolate of your choice that states its cocoa percentage. Prepare the chocolate according to the instructions on the packaging; in one serving suggestion, Albert Heijn shows pieces of egg cake alongside chocolate sauce. Check the allergens in both products beforehand.
Always read the latest information for both the egg cakes and the chocolate. The products described here include egg, wheat or gluten-containing cereals, milk and soya, and some carry warnings about possible traces. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. For unpackaged products, this information must be provided to consumers in another way.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the products you choose. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Eierkoeken in a cool, dry place away from light and sealing the pack properly after use. If you’re finishing the cakes yourself, check the storage advice for the chocolate too.
No. Check that your chosen version is available shortly before buying. Jumbo says that two chocolate egg cakes described here are no longer part of its online range; Albert Heijn lists Gulden Krakeling Choco filled egg cakes as available in store only.
