Who is this choice for?

Fans of a dark chocolate flavour

You want to know which chocolate is on your egg cake for New Year’s Eve, rather than relying on the word ‘chocolate’. An explicit mention of dark chocolate or a cocoa percentage can help you choose.

Anyone who wants to put a platter together quickly

You want to serve egg cakes without any extra preparation. If you choose a ready-made chocolate version, it’s still important to check whether the chocolate used suits your taste.

Anyone keeping allergens in mind

If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the packaging of the product you choose. The chocolate egg cakes described contain ingredients such as egg, wheat, soya and milk; allergens and possible traces vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Ready-made chocolate egg cake

Choose this: if you want to serve the egg cakes without any extra preparation.

The trade-off: ‘chocolate’ and ‘cocoa confectionery’ do not, on their own, confirm the use of dark chocolate or a high cocoa content.

Plain egg cake with dark chocolate

Choose this: if you want to pick the chocolate yourself; Jumbo suggests using melted dark chocolate to finish egg cakes.

The trade-off: you’ll need to buy two items and allow time to finish the egg cakes.

Bakery egg cake with chocolate pieces

Choose this: if you want chocolate pieces and the baker can tell you about the ingredients and type of chocolate in advance.

The trade-off: chocolate pieces alone don’t tell you anything about the cocoa percentage.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Type of chocolate Check whether dark chocolate is mentioned and compare any stated cocoa percentage. ‘Cocoa confectionery’ does not confirm that dark chocolate is used. If I’m putting together a platter with a dark chocolate flavour, I want to know which chocolate I’m serving. For around 50% of consumers, checking the type of chocolate comes first.
Preparation and portions Check the number of items and current availability. Decide whether you have time to finish plain egg cakes yourself. If the platter needs to be ready to serve without any preparation, I’d prefer a ready-made option. Being able to serve them straight away matters most to around 30% of consumers.
Allergens Read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. For unpackaged egg cakes, ask for allergen information before buying. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the information for the specific egg cake. For around 20% of consumers, checking allergens is the top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a brown egg cake is automatically ‘dark’

    The chocolate egg cakes described contain ingredients such as cocoa confectionery or cocoa powder, but that doesn’t confirm a high cocoa content.

    Check which type of chocolate is listed on the current packaging. If you want to choose the type of chocolate yourself, finish a plain egg cake with chocolate you’ve chosen.

  • Relying on a range you saw previously

    Jumbo states that two of the chocolate egg cakes described are no longer in its online range. So, a previous product listing doesn’t tell you whether you can buy that version now.

    Check availability shortly before New Year’s Eve. If you choose a replacement, check its ingredients and allergen information again.

  • Checking only the online product description when dealing with allergies

    The packaging on the egg cake you buy is what you should rely on when checking its ingredients. For unpackaged products, you should be able to get allergen information before buying, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.

    Read the packaging when you buy, or ask about allergens and possible cross-contamination if the egg cake is unpackaged.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo describes chocolate egg cakes and, in an egg cake recipe, suggests finishing them with melted dark chocolate.

  • The product information for two chocolate versions lists ingredients and allergens.
  • Jumbo says these versions are no longer in its online range; their product information also doesn’t confirm a high cocoa content.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a Gulden Krakeling chocolate-filled egg cake.

  • The product page lists ingredients, allergens and storage advice.
  • The chocolate component is described as cocoa confectionery; check the current packaging and don’t assume it contains dark chocolate.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek is a possible base if you want to add the chocolate yourself.

  • Bolletje describes its egg cake as light and airy, thanks to whipped egg.
  • Check the allergens listed on the packaging, including egg, wheat, milk and soya, as well as any warnings about traces.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI describes a pack of twelve free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket as a plain base.

  • The stated number of items helps you plan a platter.
  • Don’t treat these as a chocolate version; check the packaging if you want to add your own topping.

Lidl

Lidl has listed plain egg cakes as a store product, making them a relevant base for adding your own chocolate topping.

  • The pack described contains twelve egg cakes.
  • Check the current store information and packaging before choosing these as your base.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘chocolate egg cake’ mean it contains dark chocolate?

No, the name doesn’t confirm the type of chocolate. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn products described contain ingredients such as cocoa confectionery and cocoa powder. Check the current packaging if you’re looking specifically for dark chocolate or a stated cocoa percentage.

Which allergens should I check in chocolate egg cakes?

Check all the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the product you choose. The examples described contain ingredients such as egg, wheat, soya and milk; also check for any warnings about traces of other allergens.

What should I ask about an unpackaged chocolate egg cake?

Before buying, ask which chocolate has been used and which allergens are present or may be present through cross-contamination. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for unpackaged food must be available before purchase.

How should I store egg cakes for New Year’s Eve?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the egg cakes you buy. The Gulden Krakeling version described says to store it in a cool, dark, dry place in a sealed container; this product-specific advice doesn’t automatically apply to other egg cakes.