For a coffee break where you arrange slices on a platter, choose a large, pre-sliced Dutch breakfast cake. If you want to hand out portions in advance, look for individually wrapped slices. Check the number of portions for your group, and read the nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details for each variant. A label such as ‘no added sugar’ does not mean a product contains no sugars.
Wants to serve pre-sliced Dutch breakfast cake on a platter and know in advance how many slices there are. Peijnenburg lists 18 slices for its 550 g sliced plain cake; Jumbo lists around 14 slices for a 500 g sliced Bolletje cake.
Is looking for individually wrapped slices for a reception, at work or on the go, without having to cut into a large cake. Peijnenburg lists ten individually wrapped 28 g slices in its plain 10-pack.
Wants to check the sugars, fibre, sweeteners and allergens for the exact variant before buying. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, the nutritional values of lower-sugar Dutch breakfast cakes vary by brand; for allergen information, always check the label on the pack you choose.
First decide whether you’ll serve the Dutch breakfast cake on the table or hand it out in individual portions. Then compare the number of slices and the information on the label of the variant you want to buy.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Enough slices to share | Check whether the cake is pre-sliced and how many slices the pack lists; the weight alone won’t tell you how many portions you can serve. | If I’m serving Dutch breakfast cake to several guests, I want to know in advance whether there’ll be enough slices. Having enough ready-to-serve cake is a priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Individually wrapped portions | Check how many slices are individually wrapped and the weight of each slice, so you can work out how many packs you’ll need. | For a reception, I want to hand out portions without cutting into a large cake. Around 30% of consumers prioritise pre-portioned servings. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Compare sugars and fibre per 100 g and, where listed, per portion. Also read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variant. | When people with different dietary needs are sharing the food, I want to know what’s in the cake I’ve chosen. For around 30% of consumers, this information is their first consideration. |
The number of slices can vary: Peijnenburg lists 18 slices for its 550 g sliced plain cake, while Jumbo lists around 14 slices for a 500 g sliced Bolletje cake.
For a group, check the number of slices listed first and use the weight as additional information.
The Jumbo variant reviewed still lists sugars per 100 g and contains sweeteners. The pack also warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.
Read the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variant rather than relying on the claim on the front of the pack.
The variants reviewed list ingredients including rye, wheat and lupin. Which allergens are relevant depends on the product you’re actually serving.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before buying Dutch breakfast cake for a group.
Offers both large sliced plain cakes and individually wrapped slices. The right pack depends on how you want to serve it.
Offers Dutch breakfast cake in a range of packs and variants; compare the information for each product, not just the brand.
A sliced Dutch breakfast cake for anyone who wants to serve slices on a platter and estimate the number of portions in advance.
These products suit two ways of sharing: sliced Dutch breakfast cake to serve at the table, and individual portions to hand out. Check how many slices or portions you’ll get in the pack you choose, so there’s enough for your group.
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A sliced cake for serving at the table without having to cut it yourself. The pack contains 485 g; check the number of slices if you’re buying for a specific number of guests.
If you have food allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before serving the cake.
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A good option if you want to hand out individual portions of Dutch breakfast cake rather than cut into a large cake. The pack contains 250 g in total; work out how many portions you’ll need for your group.
Check the sugars and other nutritional values on the pack rather than relying on the variant name alone. Make sure you also check the current allergen information.
Use the number of slices listed to plan your portions, and check the weight as well. Peijnenburg lists 550 g and 18 slices for its sliced plain cake; Jumbo lists around 14 slices for a 500 g sliced Bolletje cake. So the weight alone doesn’t tell you how many portions you can serve.
No, don’t choose based on that claim alone. The Jumbo variant reviewed lists sugars and sweeteners, and warns that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Read the nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details for the variant you choose.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought. For the sliced plain cake reviewed, Peijnenburg recommends keeping it in a cool, dark place, preferably in a sealed tin or container.
Check the full allergen information on the exact pack, taking into account the people who’ll be eating it. The Dutch breakfast cakes reviewed list ingredients including rye and wheat, and one Bolletje variant also lists lupin; ingredients can vary between variants.
