Who is this choice relevant to?

Sunday breakfast fans in the mood for chocolate

You’re looking for an egg cake with a chocolatey finish. Check the packaging to see whether it’s chocolate, a cocoa decoration or something else, so the variety you choose matches what you’re after.

Shoppers checking for allergens

You want to check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. The chocolate egg cakes and the egg cake with a milk coating described here list several allergens, so don’t rely on the product category alone.

Shoppers weighing up their breakfast options

You want to know how many egg cakes you’re serving and how their sugar and fibre content compares with the rest of breakfast. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether chocolate is a must-have. Then check the label for the exact variety and compare the portion with the rest of your Sunday breakfast.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Finish and availability Check what kind of chocolate, cocoa or other finish the current variety has, and whether you can order it. I specifically want a chocolate egg cake for Sunday, not a milk-coated one by mistake; around 40% of consumers prioritise this finish.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety, including any alternative. If I need to take allergens into account, I need to know what’s in this particular egg cake; around 30% of consumers give this check top priority.
Portion and nutritional information Compare sugars and fibre per 100 g and per portion, and decide how many you’ll serve. I want to include a sweet egg cake without overlooking the rest of breakfast; around 30% of consumers prioritise the overall breakfast combination.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a milk coating for chocolate

    Albert Heijn describes Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk as an egg cake with a milk coating. That’s not the same finish as the cocoa or chocolate varieties described by Jumbo.

    Read the full product description and ingredients list. Choose a milk coating only if it also suits your taste.

  • Mistaking an old product listing for current stock

    For both Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks and 4 Choco Eierkoeken, Jumbo says the product is no longer part of its online range.

    Before you shop, check whether the variety you want is currently available to order or in your local store.

  • Looking only at the per-item figure

    For Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk, Albert Heijn lists both 65 kcal per item and 42 g of sugars per 100 g. A figure per item and one per 100 g answer different questions.

    Compare products on the same basis and think about how many you want to serve for breakfast.

  • Relying on the product name to check for allergens

    The chocolate and milk-coated varieties described here list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat. Information about the possible presence of other allergens varies by variety.

    Check the current allergen information on the packaging for the exact product, even if you’ve bought an egg cake from the same brand before.

Brands and retailers to consider

These product ranges show why the finish and label matter more than the brand name alone; not every egg cake mentioned contains chocolate.

Jumbo

Jumbo describes two different chocolate egg cakes: Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks, with a cocoa-style decoration, and 4 Choco Eierkoeken.

  • The product listings provide information about ingredients, allergens and nutritional value.
  • Jumbo says that neither variety is still part of its online range.

Bolletje

Albert Heijn lists Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk as an egg cake with a milk coating, not as a chocolate egg cake.

  • The listing gives nutritional information per item and per 100 g.
  • A milk coating isn’t necessarily a substitute for the chocolate finish you’re looking for. The listing states 42 g of sugars per 100 g and mentions several allergens.

Albert Heijn

AH Eierkoeken volkoren is an alternative if you’re looking for a wholemeal variety rather than a chocolate finish.

  • Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for this variety.
  • The wholemeal egg cake doesn’t have a chocolate finish; check the current packaging and nutritional information before you buy.

Lidl

Lidl has mentioned plain egg cakes in a limited-time in-store announcement.

  • Plain egg cakes may be an option if chocolate isn’t essential.
  • The announcement doesn’t confirm a chocolate variety; check the latest store information.

ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes as plain egg cakes.

  • This is an alternative to consider if a plain egg cake will do.
  • The listing doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating.

Egg cakes on Joybuy

Related products will appear here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate egg cake a complete Sunday breakfast on its own?

It’s better to think of a chocolate egg cake as a sweet part of breakfast rather than a replacement for the whole meal. The Voedingscentrum (Netherlands Nutrition Centre) recommends options such as wholegrain foods, fruit and dairy or a fortified alternative for breakfast. Also consider how many egg cakes you’re serving.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate egg cakes?

Check the allergen information for the exact variety, including any details about possible traces. The Jumbo chocolate varieties described here list egg, milk, soya and wheat, and also mention possible traces of nuts. Don’t assume another variety has the same ingredients.

How should I store an egg cake with a chocolate or milk coating?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. For one of its chocolate varieties, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place; for Bolletje Brosse eierkoek melk, the advice is to protect the product from heat.

What should I check online and on the packaging?

Compare the finish, ingredients, allergens and nutritional value online, then check the packaging for the exact egg cake when you buy it. Product information can change, so an older listing is no substitute for checking the current label.