If you want to add your own toppings to a dessert, a standard soft Dutch egg cake is a natural choice. If you want to take one with you, look for an individually wrapped option. A wholemeal variety is another choice if ingredients are your priority. Whichever you choose, check the pack size and ingredients: individually wrapped does not mean you can buy a single egg cake.
An individually wrapped egg cake is handy if you want to take one without carrying the outer pack around. Albert Heijn and Bolletje state that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek is individually wrapped; the retail pack contains ten.
If you’re putting a dessert together yourself, you can use a ready-made soft egg cake as the base. Baking the egg cakes yourself is a different option: Albert Heijn’s recipe uses ingredients including egg, sugar, flour and baking powder, and requires an oven.
Compare the ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g, portion size and allergens for the exact product. For example, Jumbo lists wholemeal wheat flour in its wholemeal variety; allergen information is still important with this option too.
First decide whether you need a soft base for a dessert, an individually wrapped portion to take with you, or a product with a particular ingredient profile. Then compare the number of cakes and the information on the pack.
| What to consider | Check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Single-portion packaging | The number of cakes in the outer pack and whether each egg cake is individually wrapped. | I want to take one egg cake with me without carrying an opened multipack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise individually wrapped portions. |
| Quantity for home | The pack weight, number of cakes and how many you actually plan to use. | If I use egg cakes at home regularly, I want to choose a pack whose contents I can finish. For around 29% of consumers, the quantity for home is the main consideration. |
| Texture for desserts | Whether the egg cake is soft or crisp, and whether a milk coating suits what you want to make. | For a dessert with my own toppings, I’d prefer a soft base to a crisp, finished biscuit. This role in the dessert is the priority for around 14% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The current ingredients and allergen information; compare nutritional information per 100 g if the ingredients determine your choice. | I want to know whether the exact product meets my requirements for ingredients and allergens. Around 36% of consumers put the ingredients of the egg cake first. |
According to Albert Heijn and Bolletje, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek is individually wrapped, but it comes in a retail pack of ten.
If you only want one egg cake, check both the individual wrappers and how many come in the pack you’re buying.
Jumbo lists wholemeal wheat flour in its wholemeal egg cake, but also lists egg, gluten, milk and soya as allergens for this variety.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose, even if the product name appeals to you.
Without knowing the pack weight, a pack of four and a pack of twelve tell you little about the size of each egg cake.
Compare the number of cakes, total weight and portion size together, especially if you plan to use them in a dessert.
Albert Heijn points out that product information can change. If you have an allergy or a specific ingredient requirement, check the information on the pack you choose.
Before use, read the current packaging, including any ‘may contain’ warnings and storage instructions.
Brosse Eierkoek with a milk coating is a crisp option if you want to be able to take one biscuit at a time.
AH egg cake is a soft, ready-made option for enjoying at home or using in desserts.
Jumbo offers both standard and wholemeal egg cakes, so you can compare the listed ingredients across its range.
Scharreleierkoeken is a multipack for anyone looking for several egg cakes to enjoy at home.
These egg cakes are another multipack option for enjoying at home.
Not necessarily: Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek is individually wrapped, but Albert Heijn lists a pack of ten. If you only want to buy one, check how the retailer sells it; individual wrappers don’t tell you that on their own.
A standard soft egg cake is a good choice if you want to decide for yourself what to add to your dessert. Albert Heijn uses ready-made egg cakes in its dessert ideas. If you want to bake the cakes yourself, you’ll also need the ingredients and time to prepare them.
No. Check the allergen information for the exact product. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje varieties reviewed list several allergens, including egg and cereals containing gluten. Also look for any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack of the variety you choose. Albert Heijn and Jumbo recommend storing the products reviewed in a cool, dark place; Albert Heijn advises closing the pack securely after use. Bolletje recommends protecting its milk-coated variety from heat.
