If you’re putting egg cakes out on a platter, choose a quantity based on how many guests are likely to have one. Albert Heijn and ALDI list 360 g packs with twelve portions or cakes, while Jumbo also offers a pack of ten weighing 300 g. For handing out individually or taking away, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken are a better fit, as they’re individually wrapped. However, they’re smaller, crisp egg cakes rather than a pack of regular soft egg cakes. If anyone has an allergy, check the label on the pack you buy, and don’t assume a limited-time supermarket item will be available for your party.
For sharing over coffee or putting out on a snack table, the number of cakes in a pack is what matters most. Albert Heijn lists twelve portions in its 360 g pack, while ALDI lists twelve cakes at the same weight.
A pack that matches the number of guests can help keep leftovers to a minimum. Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of ten weighing 300 g, as well as other sizes and a wholemeal variety.
If guests will be taking an egg cake with them, or you won’t be putting everything out at once, individually wrapped cakes are handy. Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met melklaagje as ten individually wrapped cakes.
Decide how many egg cakes you want to serve, then choose between a shared platter and individually wrapped snacks. Before making your final choice, check the ingredients on the specific pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Compare the number of cakes and the weight: Albert Heijn and ALDI list twelve portions or cakes in a 360 g pack; Jumbo lists ten cakes in a 300 g pack. | For a shared platter, I want to put out enough cakes without having lots of opened packs left over. Around 50% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy, including any warnings about possible traces. | If guests with allergies are coming, I want to be able to check the ingredients on the pack I’ve chosen. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label is the main concern. |
| Serving and texture | Choose between regular egg cakes for a platter and individually wrapped crisp cakes to take away or hand out later. | If guests will be taking something with them, or I’m not serving everything at once, individual packs are more useful. For around 20% of consumers, ease of handing them out and texture matter most. |
Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya among the ingredients in AH Eierkoeken. The ingredients may differ in other varieties.
Ask guests with allergies to check the current label on the pack you’ve bought, and keep the packaging available during the party.
Lidl lists its egg cakes as being available for a limited time. So they’re not a reliable choice for shopping on another date.
Check the current selling period and availability at your store shortly before buying, and choose another suitable pack if necessary.
Leftover egg cakes may lose their quality if they aren’t stored properly.
Only put out as many as you want to serve at that time. Store the rest in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Eierkoeken come in a 360 g pack containing twelve portions.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of ten weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes and a wholemeal variety.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes in a 360 g pack containing twelve.
Lidl lists a pack of twelve egg cakes for a limited period in its stores.
According to Jumbo’s listing, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are ten individually wrapped cakes with a combined weight of 155 g.
Choose the number of packs based on how many guests are likely to have an egg cake and what other snacks you’re serving. Albert Heijn and ALDI list 360 g packs with twelve portions or cakes; Jumbo also lists ten cakes in a 300 g pack.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the label of the exact pack you’re serving. Albert Heijn lists egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya among the ingredients in AH Eierkoeken; don’t assume other varieties have the same ingredients.
Store leftover egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. If the pack is unopened, also follow the storage instructions and date on the packaging.
Only if the current selling period and availability match when you’ll be doing your shopping. Lidl lists its egg cakes as available for a limited time in stores, so check shortly before buying to make sure they’re in stock.
