Sharing after an afternoon of baking
If you’re planning to share an egg cake with several people, first count how many you’ll need. Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while ALDI Netherlands lists a pack of 12.
Which size is right for you?
Lunchbox portions
If you want smaller cakes to take along or hand out, look at mini egg cakes and the number in each pack. Jumbo lists a pack containing 10 mini egg cakes.
Checking ingredients and allergens
If you’re buying for someone whose dietary needs matter, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you’ll actually be using. Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether the egg cakes are for sharing, taking along or serving as an individual treat while you bake. Then compare the size and the information on the pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it’s relevant for |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for everyone | Count the cakes and see whether one per person will be enough; compare the total weight too. | After baking, I want to have an egg cake ready for everyone without running short. For around 36% of consumers, having enough to share is the top priority. |
| Smaller portions | Check whether they’re mini egg cakes and how many are in the pack. | For lunchboxes, I want to be able to pack smaller cakes rather than always giving someone a large one. Smaller portions are the main reason for choosing a particular size for around 29% of consumers. |
| Product ingredients | Read the product description, ingredients, nutritional information and allergen information on the current pack. | If the type of flour or the ingredients matter to me, I want to be able to check the specific product. Around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Serving alongside your baking | Decide whether you’re looking for a ready-to-eat cake to serve alongside your baking or ingredients for your Dutch spiced biscuit recipe. | While baking, I want to serve something on the side, not adapt my recipe to include it. For around 14% of consumers, this extra treat is the main reason for buying. |
Common mistakes
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Thinking egg cakes are an ingredient in Dutch spiced biscuits
A shop-bought egg cake is a separate, ready-to-eat cake. It won’t replace any of the ingredients in a Dutch spiced biscuit recipe.
Choose egg cakes to serve alongside or after baking, and use the ingredients in your chosen recipe for the dough.
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Comparing weight alone
The total weight doesn’t tell you how many individual cakes you can hand out. That matters when everyone is having their own portion.
Compare the number of cakes and the weight, then decide whether you want regular or mini egg cakes.
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Assuming every pack has the same ingredients
Ingredients and allergens can vary from one product to another. Albert Heijn also warns that online product information can change.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack before serving, even if you’ve bought the product before.
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Confusing crisp egg cakes with soft ones
The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje and cinnamon varieties shown by Jumbo differ in texture and additions from a regular soft egg cake.
Check the product name and any coatings or added flavours if you’re looking for an alternative to a soft egg cake.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo’s range includes regular, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.
- Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 300 g, mini egg cakes in a pack of 10 weighing 250 g, and a 300 g wholemeal variety.
- Check the current number of cakes, ingredients and label for the variety you choose. The number of cakes in the wholemeal pack mentioned here has not been confirmed.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists products including AH Eierkoeken, AH Volkoren eierkoeken and AH Brabantse eierkoeken 3-pack.
- The different product types give you options for comparing sizes and varieties.
- Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the current label.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI’s own brand, Heerlijck Banket, lists free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
- The stated number of cakes makes it easier to work out how many you have when buying for a group.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack before serving the cakes.
Bolletje
Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje and a cinnamon variety, both in packs of 10 weighing 155 g.
- The number of cakes and the varieties described make it possible to compare the pack and product type.
- These crisp varieties with added ingredients aren’t necessarily interchangeable with regular soft egg cakes.
Egg cakes at Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use egg cakes to bake Dutch spiced biscuits?
No. Shop-bought egg cakes are ready-to-eat cakes to serve alongside or after baking, not a substitute for Dutch spiced biscuit dough. Use the ingredients in the recipe you’re following to make the biscuits.
Which multipack is handy for lunchboxes?
Mini egg cakes are a good choice if you want smaller individual portions. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g; check that the size and number suit the people you’re packing them for.
Where can I check the allergens in egg cakes?
Before eating, read the allergen information and ingredients on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides guidance on allergens on food labels, while Albert Heijn notes that online ingredients and allergy information can change.
How should I store a multipack of egg cakes?
Follow the storage advice and date on the packaging of the product you buy. Jumbo says its regular egg cakes in a pack of 10 and its wholemeal egg cakes should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.