Who is this for?

Parents buying one for each child

You want to know how many individual egg cakes are in a pack, so the quantity matches your guest list, with perhaps a few spares.

Parents catering for dietary requirements

If anyone in the group has allergies or other dietary requirements, ask about them in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends doing this when providing party treats; then check the information on the packaging of your chosen egg cake.

Parents looking for a smaller treat

You’re comparing standard, wholemeal and smaller individually wrapped egg cakes by portion size, ingredients and nutritional value, rather than drawing conclusions from the product name alone.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many cakes you want to hand out and ask about dietary requirements. Then compare the portion sizes and nutritional information of the packs you’re considering for your group.

Standard family pack

A good choice if: you’re planning one egg cake per child and the pack size matches your guest list.

Bear in mind: a bigger pack isn’t automatically more convenient if you end up with cakes left over.

Wholemeal egg cakes

A good choice if: you want to take the proportion of wholemeal flour and the fibre content into account.

Bear in mind: the word “wholemeal” alone doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with an allergy.

Mini cakes, individually wrapped

A good choice if: you want to give each child an individually wrapped cake with ease.

Bear in mind: if you’re considering a variety with a milk coating, check the ingredients and nutritional information for that exact variety.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Number of cakes Count the portions you need, plus any spares; check the number of cakes, not just the pack weight. If I want to give every child a cake, I want a pack that suits my guest list without leaving lots over. For around 42% of consumers, getting the right quantity comes first.
Allergens and dietary requirements Ask about dietary requirements in advance and read the current ingredients and allergen information, including any “may contain” statements. If a child needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether the variety I’ve chosen is suitable for them. Around 33% of consumers give this check the highest priority.
Portion and ingredients Compare the size of each cake and the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, including sugars and fibre. If I’m choosing a smaller treat or a wholemeal variety, I want to know what’s in one cake as well as the values per 100 g. This comparison matters most to around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    A weight of 300 or 360 g doesn’t tell you how many cakes you can hand out. According to their product information, the packs mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI contain ten or twelve cakes or portions.

    First, count the children you want to give a treat to, then compare the number of cakes on the pack.

  • Assuming every egg cake is suitable for every child

    Ingredients and allergens vary between varieties. If a child has an allergy or other dietary requirement, the product name alone isn’t enough to make your choice.

    Ask parents about any relevant dietary requirements in advance and check the current packaging for the exact variety before handing them out.

  • Treating “wholemeal” or “with a milk coating” as a full product description

    These words don’t tell you about differences in portion size, sugars or allergens. Jumbo states that its wholemeal variety contains 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour; the Bolletje variety with a milk coating consists of smaller, individually wrapped cakes.

    Compare the ingredients list and nutrition table for the varieties you’re considering, both per 100 g and per portion.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken as a 360 g pack containing twelve portions.

  • The stated twelve portions give you a clear starting point for working out how many cakes to hand out.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergen information if anyone in the group has dietary requirements.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its standard egg cakes as ten to a 300 g pack, and its 300 g wholemeal variety as containing ten portions.

  • For its wholemeal variety, Jumbo states that it contains 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour, making it easier to compare the ingredients.
  • Check the ingredients and allergen information for the wholemeal variety too; the word “wholemeal” doesn’t replace these checks.

Bolletje

According to the product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje consists of ten individually wrapped mini cakes, weighing 155 g in total.

  • The individual wrappers make it easy to hand one out to each child.
  • The milk coating and smaller portion mean these aren’t a direct substitute for a standard egg cake; check the allergen information too.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as a 360 g pack containing twelve cakes.

  • The stated number of cakes is useful for working out whether one pack will suit your guest list.
  • If anyone in the group has allergies or other dietary requirements, first read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for a children’s party?

Base your calculation on the number of children you want to give an egg cake to, and only add spares if you think you’ll need them. Albert Heijn lists twelve portions for AH Eierkoeken, Jumbo lists ten cakes for its standard variety, and ALDI lists twelve cakes for Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken. Check the quantity on the pack you’re buying.

Should I ask about allergies and other dietary requirements in advance?

Yes. Before you buy, ask which ingredients the children need to avoid or don’t eat for other reasons. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends catering for allergies and dietary requirements when providing party treats; then read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact egg cake.

Is a wholemeal egg cake automatically suitable for every child?

No. “Wholemeal” doesn’t tell you whether an egg cake is suitable for everyone’s allergies or dietary requirements. Jumbo states that its wholemeal egg cakes contain 37.1% wholemeal wheat flour. Also compare the full ingredients list, allergen information and nutrition table.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and reseal it as directed after use. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Eierkoeken in a cool, dry place and closing the pack tightly; check the date on the pack too.