If you want to serve them without cutting
Individually wrapped slices are ready to serve and come in a set weight. According to Albert Heijn, the Peijnenburg Naturel 10-pack contains ten individually wrapped 28 g slices.
Which size works best for you?
If you want to offer different portion sizes
A slice, a bar and a small mini cake are all different sizes. Albert Heijn and PLUS list breakfast cake bars in multipacks; if you’re looking for mini cakes specifically, check that your preferred variety is available before buying.
If you need to consider the ingredients
If any of your guests avoid certain ingredients, the label on the variety you choose matters more than its size. Before serving, check for rye, gluten-containing cereals, nuts, milk and any sweeteners, among other ingredients.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how large each portion should be for your garden party and whether you’re happy to cut the cake yourself. Then compare the packaging and labels of the varieties that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Serving without cutting | Check the number of portions, the weight per piece and whether they’re individually wrapped. | If I want to serve them without a knife, I want guests to be able to pick up a clearly defined portion themselves; around 36% of consumers value this convenience most. |
| Portion size | Compare the weight per piece: a mini cake, slice and bar are all different sizes. | When there are several snacks on the table, I want to choose how much breakfast cake to serve each guest. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the packaging of the variety you choose. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know in advance what I’m serving them; around 21% of consumers consider checking the label most important. |
| Availability and preparation | Check that your preferred size is available and whether a larger cake still needs to be cut or served. | If I’m sorting out the snacks shortly before the party, I don’t want to rely on a size that isn’t available or find myself having to cut it unexpectedly; around 14% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a Mini product page means it’s in stock
For the Peijnenburg Noten Mini’s and Parelkandij Mini’s we looked at, Jumbo says they’re no longer part of its online range. So a product page alone doesn’t tell you whether you can buy the mini cakes for your party.
Check that your preferred variety is available shortly before buying, or choose a different size that suits your serving plans.
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Taking ‘zero’ at face value without checking the label
A variety with ‘zero’ in its name may have different ingredients and usage warnings from a plain variety. Albert Heijn lists a warning about excessive consumption for one Peijnenburg Zero variety.
Compare the ingredients, nutritional information and warnings on the specific pack you plan to serve.
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Assuming all Dutch breakfast cake contains baker’s salt
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. So you can’t assume anything about the iodine content of a breakfast cake just from its product category.
If the presence of baker’s salt matters to your choice, check the ingredients of the product you’ve selected.
Brands and shops to consider
Peijnenburg
The brand offers Dutch breakfast cake in larger sizes, individually portioned packs and bars. According to Albert Heijn, the Naturel 10-pack contains ten individually wrapped 28 g slices.
- The Naturel 10-pack clearly states the number of slices and the weight of each one.
- According to Jumbo, the Noten Mini’s and Parelkandij Mini’s we looked at are no longer part of its online range. Ingredients also vary between varieties.
Albert Heijn
The range includes AH breakfast cake bars and individually portioned Peijnenburg packs.
- The listed AH Ontbijtkoekreep naturel is available in a 6-pack.
- Check the current packaging of your chosen variety for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists several Peijnenburg sizes, including the Naturel 10-pack of 10 × 28 g.
- The 10-pack product listing gives both the number and the weight of the slices.
- The Peijnenburg Mini’s we looked at are no longer part of the online range; check availability before making plans around them.
PLUS
PLUS lists both a 280 g Peijnenburg Naturel portion pack and own-brand breakfast cake bars.
- PLUS Ontbijtkoekrepen Naturel is listed as a 6-pack.
- If the size of each portion affects how you plan to serve them, check the weight per piece on the packaging you choose.
Lidl
Lidl lists breakfast cake in a larger pack size; according to Lidl, the Ontbijtkoek zero we looked at is only available in store.
- A larger size may work well if you want to serve your own portions.
- If you want pre-portioned, individually wrapped servings, check the size of the pack you choose.
ALDI
ALDI lists Koek & Bakker breakfast cake in sliced and larger sizes, including a 485 g sliced variety.
- A pre-sliced cake saves you the trouble of cutting it when you want to arrange your own serving platter.
- The word ‘sliced’ doesn’t mean the portions are individually wrapped or a set size.
Breakfast cake bars on Joybuy
This product selection features a breakfast cake bar for anyone who wants to serve bars rather than small slices at a garden party. If you’re looking for bite-sized portions, compare the weight per piece on the packaging.
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Snelle Jelle breakfast cake Less Sugar-Free 250 g
Bars are a good fit for guests who’d rather pick up an individual snack than have a small slice. For this 250 g pack, check the number of pieces and the weight per piece if you want to serve smaller portions. If anyone has allergies, check the ingredients on the pack you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch breakfast cake automatically a source of iodine?
No, don’t assume that from the product name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says bakers aren’t required to use baker’s salt. If this matters to your choice, check the ingredients of the specific breakfast cake.
Which allergens should I check before serving breakfast cake to guests?
Check the allergen information for the variety you’ve bought, paying particular attention to rye and other gluten-containing cereals, nuts and milk. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Peijnenburg Naturel 10-pack may contain milk and nuts; other varieties may differ.
Is breakfast cake with ‘zero’ in the name suitable for every guest?
No, the name doesn’t tell you whether the ingredients are suitable for a particular guest. Albert Heijn lists xylitol and a warning about excessive consumption for one Peijnenburg Zero variety; check the packaging before serving it.
How should I store packaged breakfast cake until the garden party?
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging of the product you buy. Keep individually wrapped portions in their packaging until you’re ready to serve them.