A classic Dutch egg cake is a good choice if you’re looking for a soft, sweet cake; choose a wholemeal variety if you want more fibre from your egg cake. If you need a gluten-free option, check that the variety you choose is explicitly labelled as gluten-free. A crisp egg cake with a milk coating has a different texture and ingredient profile, so compare the fibre, sugars, allergens and serving size for each variety.
Choosing between a soft, wholemeal or gluten-free Dutch egg cake starts with deciding what matters most to you.
If you want a sweet Dutch egg cake and are mainly interested in wholemeal flour and fibre, compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes; Jumbo lists 3.9 g per 100 g for its wholemeal variety.
If a soft texture is your priority, also check the serving size and nutritional information on the specific pack. According to Albert Heijn, its classic AH Eierkoeken contain 1.4 g of fibre and 31 g of sugars per 100 g.
Choose a variety explicitly labelled as gluten-free, and check the other allergens too. Albert Heijn says AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken are made in a gluten-free environment; according to the product information, this product also contains egg, milk and soya.
First decide whether texture, fibre or a gluten-free label matters most. Then check the packaging of the variety that suits your needs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre and wholemeal flour | Check the ingredients list and compare fibre per 100 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 3.5 g and 3.9 g of fibre per 100 g respectively for their wholemeal egg cakes. | If you want more fibre from your egg cake, you need to be able to distinguish a wholemeal variety from a classic cake. Fibre is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Classic, soft texture | Check that you’re choosing a soft egg cake, and look at the serving size and sugars per 100 g. | For a sweet breakfast, you may prefer a familiar soft cake rather than a crisp variety. A soft texture is the main consideration for around 31% of consumers. |
| Gluten-free labelling | Read the gluten-free label and the full allergen information on the current packaging. | If avoiding gluten is your main requirement, you’ll need an egg cake explicitly labelled as gluten-free; other allergens still need to be considered separately. This is the top priority for around 15% of consumers. |
| Crisp texture and additions | Check whether it’s a crisp cake with a coating; compare sugars and fat per 100 g with the soft variety you’re considering. | You may prefer a crunchy cake with a distinctive flavour, such as cinnamon, instead of a soft egg cake. Around 23% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
More fibre doesn’t automatically mean less sugar. Jumbo lists 3.9 g of fibre and 33.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes.
Compare fibre and sugars separately, using the same quantity of product each time.
According to the product information, Albert Heijn’s egg cakes labelled gluten-free also contain egg, milk and soya.
Always read the full allergen information on the packaging as well as the gluten-free label.
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as crisp, with a milk coating and cinnamon. Jumbo’s product listing gives this variety’s sugar content as 50 g and fat content as 12 g per 100 g.
Choose the texture you want, and compare the nutritional values per 100 g when weighing up different varieties.
An egg cake may be listed as a temporary in-store product or may no longer be available online. Lidl listed its product from 5 to 11 October 2026; some Jumbo egg cake listings said the product was no longer available online.
Before buying, check that the specific variety is available and that the current packaging matches what you’re looking for.
These examples give you an idea of the types of Dutch egg cake you may come across. Always compare the specific variety, not just the brand name.
Albert Heijn describes classic, wholemeal and gluten-free-labelled egg cakes in its range.
Jumbo lists wholemeal egg cakes among its products.
Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp cake with a milk coating and cinnamon, rather than a soft, classic egg cake.
ALDI lists free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket in a pack of 12.
Lidl listed egg cakes as an in-store product from 5 to 11 October 2026.
An egg cake on its own doesn’t tell you much about the overall make-up of your breakfast. Voedingscentrum recommends wholemeal bread as a breakfast staple, so think of an egg cake as part of a meal rather than a measure of how balanced the whole meal is.
Compare wholemeal egg cakes by their fibre content per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g for its wholemeal egg cakes and Jumbo lists 3.9 g for its wholemeal variety, compared with 1.4 g for classic AH Eierkoeken. Also check the sugars and allergens in the variety you choose.
No. If you need a gluten-free option, choose only a variety explicitly labelled as gluten-free. Albert Heijn says AH Glutenvrij Eierkoeken are made in a gluten-free environment; also check for other allergens, including egg, milk and soya in this variety.
Nutri-Score gives you information about a product’s nutritional make-up, but it doesn’t determine on its own whether an egg cake is right for your breakfast. Albert Heijn describes the score as a tool for comparing products; also read the nutritional information, including the sugar and fibre values.
