If you want egg cakes with chocolate on the outside for a large family, check that the product description specifically mentions a coating or decoration: a chocolate-filled egg cake is something different. Jumbo says that two varieties with cocoa-based decoration are no longer available online. Decorating plain egg cakes with chocolate yourself is an alternative if you want to control the amount, but it takes extra preparation and means checking the ingredient lists for both products.
If you’re buying for several family members, the number of cakes, pack size and current availability all matter. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 plain egg cakes weighing 300 g; ALDI shows a pack of 12. These examples don’t confirm that the cakes have a chocolate coating.
A decoration or coating isn’t the same as a cream filling. Jumbo describes a chocolate variety with cocoa-based decoration, while Albert Heijn describes Gulden Krakeling egg cakes with cocoa-based decoration and a cream filling.
When sharing the cakes out, everyone in the family needs to know which allergens the product contains or may contain. Check the current packaging: product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn lists allergens including egg, wheat or other cereals containing gluten, milk and soya for these varieties, with differences between products.
When: Choose this type of product if chocolate on the outside is your main priority and the variety is actually available.
Trade-off: Jumbo says that two varieties with cocoa-based decoration are no longer available online.
When: This type of product is a good fit if you’re looking for a cream filling and don’t require a chocolate coating.
Trade-off: Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as filled and says it’s only available in store.
When: This option lets you decide how many plain egg cakes to decorate for your family.
Trade-off: Jumbo suggests decorating them with melted dark chocolate; you’ll need to allow extra preparation time and check the ingredients separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and availability | Check the number of cakes, the net weight and the product’s current availability. | If I’m sharing them out among several family members, the pack needs to contain enough cakes and be available to buy. Around 42% of consumers prioritise quantity and availability. |
| Chocolate on the outside | Check whether the description mentions a coating or decoration, and whether the product also has a filling. | When I’m looking for chocolate on the outside, I don’t want to end up with a filled egg cake only. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this type of product. |
| Allergen information | Read the current ingredient and allergen information, including any warnings about traces. | If someone in my family has a relevant allergy, I need to know what’s in the egg cakes before sharing them out. Checking allergens is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as having a cream filling; Jumbo mentions cocoa-based decoration for another variety. Neither description on its own proves that the egg cake is fully coated.
Read the full product description and ingredient list if the type of chocolate coating matters to you.
The pages for two Jumbo varieties with chocolate decoration include product information, but also say that the products are no longer available online.
Check the product’s current availability shortly before buying. If you’re shopping in store, check the store’s stock too.
Jumbo shows plain egg cakes in packs of 10, while ALDI lists plain free-range egg cakes in packs of 12. The number of cakes tells you nothing about whether they have a chocolate coating.
Check the type of product first, then compare the number of cakes and net weight with what your family needs.
The varieties described list different allergens that are present or may be present. If you’re decorating the cakes yourself, you’ll need to check both the egg cakes and the chocolate you choose.
Before buying and sharing them out, read the current allergen information for every product you use, including any warnings about traces.
Jumbo lists plain egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 300 g, and also describes varieties with cocoa-based decoration.
Albert Heijn describes Gulden Krakeling’s chocolate-filled egg cakes as having cocoa-based decoration and a cream filling.
Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek is a plain egg cake that you can decorate yourself if you like.
ALDI describes Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes as coming in a pack of 12.
Verkade is only relevant here as a way to distinguish between a chocolate biscuit and a chocolate egg cake.
No. A filling is inside the egg cake, while a decoration or coating is on the outside. Albert Heijn mentions a cream filling for Gulden Krakeling, while Jumbo describes another variety as having cocoa-based decoration. Read the full description if you specifically want chocolate on the outside.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging of the egg cakes you choose. The products described list allergens including egg, wheat or other cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; warnings about possible traces vary by product. If you’re adding chocolate yourself, check its packaging too.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the variety you buy. Jumbo advises storing its described chocolate egg cakes in a cool, dry place; another product may have different instructions.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information should be shown on the label of a pre-packed product. So check the packaging of the product you actually buy, even if you’ve already read an online description.
