Bakers who use a lot of Dutch spiced breakfast cake
For a large crumb base or several small cakes, you’ll want enough in one pack without having lots left over.
Who is this for?
Christmas bakers who want to minimise slicing
If the slices will be visible in your bake or served individually, pre-sliced Dutch spiced breakfast cake can make preparation easier.
Bakers with dietary or allergen requirements
If you’re baking for guests with specific ingredient requirements, check the sugar and allergen information for each variety. Wholemeal, no added sugar and gluten-free don’t mean the same thing.
What should you look for?
Start with the recipe: how much Dutch spiced breakfast cake do you need, and will you keep the slices whole or make crumbs? Then check that the ingredients are suitable for the people you’re serving.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Amount needed | Compare the pack size with the amount of Dutch spiced breakfast cake in your recipe. Think about whether you can use up any leftovers. | For a base or several small cakes, I want to buy enough without having lots left over. Around 42% of consumers put this first. |
| Shape and preparation | Check whether your recipe calls for whole slices or crumbs, then choose sliced or unsliced cake accordingly. | If the slices need to stay whole, I don’t want to have to cut them all myself; for crumbs, convenience matters less. Around 33% of consumers put the format first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutritional information, including for varieties with a specific claim on the label. | When I’m baking for guests with specific ingredient requirements, I need to know what’s in this particular variety. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming different product claims mean the same thing
Wholemeal, no added sugar and gluten-free describe different properties. Dutch spiced breakfast cake with no added sugar may still contain sugars, while a gluten-free cake may contain other allergens.
Check the claim that matters for your recipe or guests, then read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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Assuming all Dutch spiced breakfast cake contains iodised baker’s salt
You can’t tell which type of salt has been used in a particular cake from the product name alone.
Read the ingredients list or ask the manufacturer about the specific product if this matters to your choice.
Brands to consider
Koek & Bakker
ALDI lists products under this brand including a 485 g sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake and a 485 g sliced Zero variety.
- The sliced varieties may suit recipes where you want to use whole slices.
- Don’t assume from the name Zero that the cake contains no sugars; check the nutritional information for the variety you choose.
Peijnenburg
Peijnenburg offers plain, wholemeal and no-added-sugar varieties; PLUS also lists a 285 g gluten-free variety.
- Peijnenburg states that its sliced wholemeal variety contains 5,1 g of fibre per 100 g and its no-added-sugar variety contains 4,9 g of sugars per 100 g.
- The gluten-free variety listed by PLUS contains milk and lupin. Always check the allergens on the exact pack.
Tastino
Lidl listed Tastino Dutch spiced breakfast cake in packs ranging from 465 to 550 g, including an unsliced plain variety.
- An unsliced cake lets you cut the pieces to the size your recipe needs.
- Check which variety and pack size are available before planning your recipe around them.
Dutch spiced breakfast cake at Joybuy
These Dutch spiced breakfast cakes come in different formats for Christmas baking: an unsliced cake, pre-sliced pieces and a smaller pack. Choose the format you’ll actually use, and always check the label if you have specific ingredient requirements.
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g'woon unsliced Dutch spiced breakfast cake 550 g
An option if you want to break up a whole cake yourself to make a crumb base.
Unsliced 550 g pack. Check the allergens on the current packaging, especially if rye is a concern for anyone you’re serving.
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g'woon sliced wholemeal Dutch spiced breakfast cake 485 g
Suitable for a recipe where you want to use whole slices without cutting the cake yourself.
485 g sliced wholemeal variety. If you only need crumbs, pre-slicing won’t necessarily be an advantage. Check the allergens on the current packaging.
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Snelle Jelle Less Sugar-Free Dutch spiced breakfast cake 250 g
A smaller pack to consider if your recipe only needs a little Dutch spiced breakfast cake.
250 g pack. The variety name doesn’t mean the cake contains no sugars; check the nutritional information per 100 g on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Dutch spiced breakfast cake in a Christmas bake or biscuit base?
Yes, Dutch spiced breakfast cake can be used as an ingredient in recipes like these. Lidl Recipes uses candied cake for a base and also features a Christmas petit four recipe; check whether your recipe calls for crumbs, pieces or whole slices.
Is Dutch spiced breakfast cake with no added sugar also sugar-free?
No, those claims don’t mean the same thing. Peijnenburg states that its no-added-sugar variety still contains 4,9 g of sugars per 100 g; check the nutritional information on the pack you buy.
Can I tell from the name Dutch spiced breakfast cake whether it contains iodised baker’s salt?
No, the product name doesn’t tell you which type of salt was used in the cake. Check the ingredients list and ask the manufacturer for product information if this is important to your choice.