If you’re looking for an instant sweet afternoon treat
A ready-made egg cake with chocolate needs no preparation. Check whether the chocolate is on the outside or incorporated as a filling: these are different types of product.
Which option is right for you?
If you compare nutritional information
Compare sugars, fat, energy and fibre per 100 g, rather than looking only at the figures per portion or pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g, as portion sizes can vary.
If you need to check for allergens
Check the current packaging for both the egg cake and any chocolate you add yourself. The chocolate egg cakes described here list ingredients including egg, wheat, milk and soya; warnings about possible traces of other allergens vary by product.
What to look for in chocolate egg cakes
First decide whether you want something ready to eat or would rather add the chocolate yourself. If you choose a ready-made option, check whether the chocolate is a decoration, coating or filling: the product name alone doesn’t always make this clear.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to eat or decorate yourself | Check whether the chocolate is a decoration, coating or filling. To decorate them yourself, you’ll need plain egg cakes and separate chocolate. | If I want an instant afternoon snack, I’d rather choose something that needs no preparation; if I want to add chocolate myself, I’ll set aside time for it. Around 37% of consumers prioritise being able to eat a product straight away. |
| Nutritional information | Compare energy, sugars, saturated fat, fibre and salt per 100 g, then consider how much you want to eat. | When packs contain different numbers of items or portions, I want to be able to compare the nutritional values on the same basis. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients list and check the current packaging for any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. | If certain ingredients are a deciding factor for me, I need to be able to check the warnings before choosing. Allergens are a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming ‘chocolate’ means a complete coating
Product names may refer to a decoration, a chocolate component or a filling. So the name alone doesn’t tell you how the egg cake is made.
Read the product description and ingredients list, and look for terms such as decoration, coating, cocoa-based confectionery and filling.
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Comparing portions only
Portions aren’t always the same size. So a difference per portion doesn’t necessarily show how two egg cakes compare by weight.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing the nutritional information per 100 g first, then considering how much you actually want to eat.
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Relying on the product name to identify allergens
A name that includes ‘chocolate’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the cake or chocolate component. Warnings about possible traces can also vary by product.
Check the current packaging, including the ingredients list and warnings, before eating the product.
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Assuming an older product listing is still current
Jumbo says that its Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks and 4 Choco Eierkoeken are no longer part of its online range.
Use listings like these to distinguish between product types, but check the current range before looking to buy a specific option.
Brands to consider
g'woon
Poiesz describes g'woon chocolate egg cakes in a 310 g pack.
- Poiesz’s product information lists the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g.
- This option also carries warnings that it may contain rye and hazelnuts; check the packaging of the product you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists products including Eierkoeken met Chocolade 8 Stuks and 4 Choco Eierkoeken.
- Jumbo’s product information says that its 4 Choco Eierkoeken contain 19% cocoa-based confectionery and gives nutritional values per 100 g.
- Jumbo says that both of these options are no longer part of its online range.
Gulden Krakeling
Albert Heijn lists a product called Gulden Krakeling Choco gevulde eierkoeken.
- The product name indicates a filled egg cake, giving you a different type to look for than one with chocolate decoration on the outside.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack; the product name alone doesn’t tell you what it contains or how much filling there is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is every chocolate egg cake coated in chocolate?
No. Jumbo describes options with cocoa-based confectionery or chocolate decoration, while the product name Gulden Krakeling Choco gevulde eierkoeken indicates a filling. Read the description and ingredients to see which type you’re choosing.
How do I compare egg cakes with different portion sizes?
Start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, portions can be a confusing basis for comparison because manufacturers decide their own portion sizes. Then consider how many grams you want to eat.
Which allergens should I check in chocolate egg cakes?
Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. The products described here list ingredients including egg, wheat, milk and soya, but ingredients and warnings can vary by option. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on the label.
Can I decorate plain egg cakes with chocolate myself?
Yes. Jumbo suggests decorating its egg cakes with melted dark chocolate as an option in its recipe. You can decide which chocolate to use and how much, but you’ll need time to decorate the cakes and let the chocolate set. Check the ingredients of both products.