Families who want to serve straight away
Want to hand out slices during a family dinner without having to reach for a knife first? Pre-sliced Dutch breakfast cake makes it easier. Whether it’s pre-sliced doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are.
Which format works best for you?
Families who want to choose the slice thickness
With an unsliced Dutch breakfast cake, you can cut thick or smaller slices to suit everyone. Just bear in mind that you’ll need to prepare it yourself.
Families comparing pack sizes and nutritional information
If you’re serving several people, take the pack weight into account. If wholemeal or a no-added-sugar option matters to you, check the product description, ingredients and nutritional information on the specific pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to slice it yourself or serve it straight away. Then compare the pack size and any nutritional features that matter to your guests.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing your own slice thickness | Check whether the cake is unsliced. If you want pre-sliced pieces, ask about the thickness of the specific product. | I want to be able to cut thick slices for everyone, rather than be restricted to a pre-cut size. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having control over slice thickness. |
| How much you need for your family | Compare the net pack weight and, where shown, the number of slices. | When several people are joining us, I want to know how much cake I’ll have at home. Pack size is a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| A particular dietary choice | Check the chosen pack for wholemeal and no-added-sugar descriptions, as well as the ingredients and nutritional information. | For me, choosing wholemeal or avoiding added sugar matters more than whether the cake is sliced. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this kind of dietary choice. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘sliced’ means ‘thickly sliced’
A pack of sliced Dutch breakfast cake won’t necessarily give you the thick slices you have in mind. The description ‘sliced’ alone doesn’t specify the thickness.
If thickness is important, choose an unsliced cake and cut it yourself, or ask about the slice thickness of the specific pre-sliced product before you buy.
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Assuming wholemeal tells you everything about nutrition
Wholemeal and no added sugar describe different features. Neither description tells you everything about the ingredients or nutritional value of a Dutch breakfast cake.
Check the ingredients list and nutritional information for the product you choose. If it’s relevant to your guests, check the allergen information on the current packaging too.
Brands to consider
Peijnenburg
Peijnenburg offers sliced, unsliced and wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake, among other options. There are also no-added-sugar varieties and individually wrapped cakes.
- Peijnenburg describes its plain sliced variety as a pack containing 12 slices.
- If you want a thick slice, don’t rely on the description ‘sliced’ alone; check the specific product.
Jumbo
The Jumbo own-brand range includes plain sliced and unsliced Dutch breakfast cake, as well as a wholemeal variety.
- Choosing between sliced and unsliced makes it easy to pick whether you want to serve it straight away or cut your own portions.
- Check the product information for the variety you choose if slice thickness or ingredients are important to you.
PLUS
PLUS lists its own plain sliced Dutch breakfast cake in a 485 g pack, and also stocks Peijnenburg varieties.
- The stated pack weight can help you work out how much you’ll need for your guests.
- PLUS notes that product information can change, so check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
Koek & Bakker
ALDI lists sliced wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake and an unsliced pearl sugar variety under the Koek & Bakker brand.
- These options let you choose between pre-sliced pieces and cutting the cake yourself.
- For the sliced wholemeal variety, ‘sliced’ doesn’t indicate a specific slice thickness.
Dutch breakfast cake at Joybuy
These Dutch breakfast cakes give you the choice of cutting your own slices or serving them pre-sliced. The wholemeal variety is a separate option if that’s what you’re looking for. For the sliced products, check the slice thickness separately if you have a particular preference.
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g'woon Dutch breakfast cake, unsliced, 550 g
A good choice if you want to choose the slice thickness for different guests; just remember that you’ll need to slice and portion it yourself. The pack contains 550 g. Check the latest ingredients and allergen information if it’s important to your guests.
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g'woon Dutch breakfast cake, sliced, 485 g
For anyone who wants to serve slices without the hassle of cutting. The pack contains 485 g; check the slice thickness if you want thick, substantial pieces. See the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
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g'woon wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake, sliced, 485 g
A sliced option to consider if wholemeal matters to you and you’d rather not cut it yourself. The pack contains 485 g. If you want thick slices, check the exact slice thickness. Refer to the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Is pre-sliced Dutch breakfast cake handy for a family dinner?
Yes, if you want to serve individual slices quickly without cutting them yourself. Jumbo describes sliced Dutch breakfast cake as easy to take a slice from; if you want to choose the thickness yourself, an unsliced cake gives you more control.
Is wholemeal Dutch breakfast cake the same as Dutch breakfast cake with no added sugar?
No. Wholemeal refers to the grain used, while no added sugar is a separate product description. If either feature matters to you, check the specific packaging.
What should I look for when checking allergens in Dutch breakfast cake?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the variety you want to serve. Information can differ between products: Peijnenburg lists rye flour in its plain sliced Dutch breakfast cake, and notes that another variety may contain milk and nuts, among other allergens.