Which approach is right for you?

Families who want to decorate together

Plain Dutch egg cakes give children a base they can decorate with chocolate themselves. Jumbo suggests melted dark chocolate as a topping for homemade egg cakes.

Adults who want something ready to serve

A finished option saves preparation time, but leaves less for you to decorate together. Read the product description to see whether the cocoa is on the outside or included in a filling.

Shoppers who need to check allergens

If you have a food allergy, the packaging for the specific egg cake is what matters. The varieties described include ingredients such as egg, wheat, soya and milk; check for any may-contain warnings too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the children will decorate the egg cakes themselves or whether you need them ready to serve. Then compare the packaging and nutritional information for the option that suits you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Decorating them yourself Choose a plain, unfilled egg cake as your base and decide which chocolate you want to add separately. If the children can add the chocolate themselves, I want a cake that hasn’t already been decorated. For around 42% of consumers, getting involved is the priority.
Ready to serve Check whether the option has a cocoa coating, decoration or filling; these descriptions are not interchangeable. When there’s little time for decorating, I want to be able to serve the egg cakes straight away. Around 33% of consumers prioritise quick preparation.
Label and portion Check the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain warnings; compare the sugars per 100 g and the size of one cake. If I need to consider what the children can eat, I want to assess the option and portion size in advance. For around 25% of consumers, the label and portion choice matter most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every ‘choco’ egg cake is the same

    The Gulden Krakeling egg cake described by Albert Heijn has a cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling. Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as having a milk layer and cinnamon; this does not confirm that it has a chocolate coating.

    Read the product description and choose a plain egg cake if the children are to add all the chocolate themselves.

  • Relying on an old product page when planning your shopping

    On its pages for both the pack of eight chocolate egg cakes and the pack of four choco egg cakes, Jumbo says these products are no longer available in its online range.

    Check the current range at the shop where you plan to do your food shopping shortly before the activity.

    Otherwise, you may need to make an extra trip to the shops or find an alternative at the last minute.

  • Waiting until after serving to read the label

    Ingredients and allergens vary from one option to another. A name containing ‘choco’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the cake or filling.

    If a child has a food allergy, check the current packaging before buying and serving, including any ‘may contain’ statements.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn describes both plain AH egg cakes and a Gulden Krakeling option with a cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling.

  • The plain AH egg cake, at 30 g each, can be used as a base for decorating.
  • The filled option isn’t a neutral base for decorating; check the current label for ingredients and nutritional information.

Jumbo

In its egg cake recipe, Jumbo suggests decorating them with melted dark chocolate.

  • The recipe offers an option for anyone who wants to bake and decorate with the children.
  • The Jumbo pages consulted for ready-made choco egg cakes say these products are no longer available in the online range.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as an option with a milk layer and cinnamon.

  • The product description makes it clear how this option is finished.
  • The milk layer isn’t confirmed to be a chocolate coating; if you have an allergy, check the packaging for this option.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a filled choco egg cake the same as an egg cake you decorate yourself?

No. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling option as an egg cake with a cocoa-flavoured coating and cream filling. When you decorate one yourself, you add the chocolate to a plain egg cake during the activity.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate egg cakes?

Check the allergens for the specific option on the current packaging, even if you’re buying the chocolate separately. The products described include ingredients such as egg, wheat, soya and milk; check for any may-contain warnings too.

What should I look out for if the children are making the batter too?

Don’t let young children eat raw batter containing egg. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against serving young children dishes containing raw egg and recommends washing hands before cooking; use clean utensils as well.

Can I rely on an old shop page for ready-made chocolate egg cakes?

No. Check the range again before planning the activity. On the product pages consulted for its packs of four and eight choco egg cakes, Jumbo says they are no longer available in its online range.