Which option suits you?

Dark chocolate lovers

You’re looking for a distinctive dark chocolate flavour for Valentine’s Day. You’ll want to know what type of chocolate has been used, rather than assuming that ‘choco’ means dark chocolate.

Gift-givers who want to serve straight away

You want to take along or serve a treat without any preparation. A ready-made chocolate egg cake fits the bill, as long as the flavour described on the packaging is what you’re looking for.

Shoppers who need to check ingredients

You’re buying for someone with a food allergy or specific dietary requirements. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of checking labels for allergies. If you’re adding your own topping, check both the egg cake and the chocolate.

What should you look for?

First decide whether you want a dark chocolate flavour you can check for yourself or an egg cake that’s ready to serve. That will determine what product information you need and how much preparation is involved.

Ready-made chocolate egg cake

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

The trade-off: ‘choco’ in the product name doesn’t confirm that the chocolate used is dark or has a particular cocoa percentage.

Plain egg cake with dark chocolate

Choose this option: if you want to pick a chocolate with a description and cocoa percentage that suit you.

The trade-off: you’ll need an extra product and time to finish the egg cakes.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Dark chocolate flavour Check which type of chocolate is named on the packaging and whether its cocoa percentage is listed. If I want a pronounced dark chocolate flavour, ‘choco’ on its own isn’t clear enough. Around 42% of consumers prioritise a dark flavour they can verify.
Ready to serve Check how many egg cakes are in the pack, the use-by information and whether the chosen pack is currently available. For a treat that needs no preparation, I want to be able to pick up a pack and serve it straight away. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this convenience.
Ingredients and allergens For a ready-made product, read the current label. If you’re adding your own topping, check the chocolate separately too. If I’m buying for someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, I need to know what’s in every part. This is a priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming ‘choco’ means ‘dark chocolate’

    Jumbo uses product names such as ‘Chocolate Egg Cakes’ and ‘4 Choco Egg Cakes’. The name doesn’t tell you the cocoa percentage of the chocolate used.

    If a dark chocolate flavour is essential, check the current packaging. Alternatively, pair a plain egg cake with your own choice of dark chocolate. Jumbo’s egg cake recipe suggests melted dark chocolate as a decoration.

  • Checking only the egg cake label

    If you’re adding your own topping, you’re combining two products, each with its own ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of label information for food allergies.

    Before buying, check both packs, including any warnings about traces of allergens, rather than relying on the product category or brand name.

  • Assuming the same nutritional information applies to every variety

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that the nutritional values of egg cakes can vary by brand. So check the information for the specific products you’ve chosen, whether you’re buying a chocolate egg cake or making your own combination.

    Where available, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. If you’re adding your own topping, check the information on the chocolate packaging too.

  • Assuming a limited-time shop listing is a permanent range item

    Lidl’s listing for plain egg cakes was for a limited period. That doesn’t mean the same pack will be available when you need it for Valentine’s Day.

    Check the shop’s information again shortly before buying, and check the packaging to see whether it’s for plain egg cakes or a chocolate variety.

Brands and shops to explore

These names can help you tell the difference between a ready-made chocolate egg cake, a plain egg cake and chocolate to add yourself. Check the exact packaging before choosing one of these options.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists both chocolate egg cakes and plain egg cakes, and suggests dark chocolate as a possible decoration in one of its recipes.

  • The product names ‘Chocolate Egg Cakes’ and ‘4 Choco Egg Cakes’ offer a ready-made option.
  • If you want a particular dark flavour, don’t rely on the names alone; check the type of chocolate on the packaging.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn is worth considering if you want to choose dark chocolate separately to go with a plain egg cake.

  • Its chocolate range also includes bars with a cocoa percentage in the product name.
  • Check separately which egg cakes and chocolate are available when you shop.

Verkade

Verkade is one possible choice of chocolate to use when finishing a plain egg cake.

  • The chocolate range includes varieties described as ‘Dark’ and ‘Extra Dark’.
  • Choose a bar based on the information on its specific packaging. The name of the chocolate range doesn’t describe a ready-made egg cake.

Bolletje

Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is an egg cake variety with cinnamon and a milk coating.

  • The flavour and topping make it clear how this variety differs from a plain egg cake.
  • The cinnamon variety isn’t an indication of dark chocolate. If you’re buying for someone else, check the allergen information too.

ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as plain egg cakes that you can top yourself if you like.

  • The listed pack contains 12 pieces and weighs 360 g, which can help you work out how many you need.
  • The product listing doesn’t make these chocolate egg cakes; you’ll need to choose chocolate separately.

Lidl

Lidl may be a good place to look for plain egg cakes if you want to add your own chocolate topping.

  • One shop listing featured a pack of 12 egg cakes.
  • The listing was for a limited period, so check what’s currently available before counting on that pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘choco’ on an egg cake mean the chocolate is dark?

No. You can’t tell the type of chocolate or its cocoa percentage from ‘choco’ alone. If a distinctly dark chocolate flavour matters to you, check the current packaging.

How can I top plain egg cakes with dark chocolate?

Jumbo suggests melted dark chocolate as a decoration for egg cakes. Choose chocolate based on its description and any cocoa percentage shown on the packaging, and allow time to finish the cakes.

Which labels should I check if someone has a food allergy?

Check the current ingredients and allergen information for every product you use. If you’re adding your own topping, that means checking both the egg cake and the chocolate. Jumbo lists egg, wheat containing gluten, milk and soya among the ingredients in one of its plain egg cakes. Don’t assume the same ingredients apply to other products.

Can I buy egg cakes before Valentine’s Day?

That depends on the use-by and storage information on the specific packaging, and on when you plan to serve the egg cakes. Check the information again if you’re adding your own chocolate; details for a plain egg cake don’t automatically apply to the finished combination.