Who is this choice relevant to?

Host of a small birthday party

If you’re expecting around 10 to 12 guests, you’ll want to know whether one pack contains enough whole egg cakes. Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl offer options containing 12.

Anyone who wants to hand out the cakes straight away

If guests will be taking an egg cake home or you’d rather hand them out without using a serving plate, individually wrapped cakes can be handy. Jumbo describes the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating as individually wrapped.

Organiser whose guests have allergies

If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you actually plan to serve. The allergens listed vary by product and variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, work out how many whole egg cakes you’ll need. Then decide whether you’ll serve them on a plate or hand them out individually, and check the chosen packaging if anyone has allergies.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Number of whole portions Compare the stated quantity with your guest list. Also check whether they’re regular or mini egg cakes. If everyone is getting a whole egg cake, I don’t want to turn up with a pack of 10 for 12 guests; roughly 42% of consumers prioritise having enough whole portions.
Allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary warnings on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. If guests have allergies, I want to find out first which egg cakes I can serve. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Ease of handing them out Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and whether the number in the pack suits the way you plan to hand them out. If you want to give guests egg cakes to take home, you’ll want to keep serving to a minimum; around 25% of consumers put ease of handing them out first.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the pack weight

    If everyone is getting a whole egg cake, the number in the pack is what matters. For example, Jumbo lists 10 cakes in a 300 g pack, while Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in a 360 g pack.

    Count your guests before you buy, and get extra egg cakes if necessary so everyone can have one.

  • Assuming any egg cake is suitable for someone with an allergy

    The ingredients and allergens listed vary by product. For the varieties mentioned, Albert Heijn and Bolletje list ingredients including egg, milk and cereals containing gluten or wheat.

    Ask guests about their needs in advance, and read the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary warnings on the packs you plan to serve.

  • Confusing individual wrapping with more portions

    According to Jumbo, the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating are individually wrapped, but the pack contains 10.

    Choose individually wrapped cakes if handing them out straight away or giving them to guests to take home matters for your party. You’ll still need to count how many guests are having one.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken as weighing 360 g and containing 12 portions.

  • The stated number of portions helps when planning a small birthday party.
  • Albert Heijn says product information can change, so be sure to check the pack you buy, especially if anyone has allergies.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 10, as well as mini and wholemeal varieties.

  • The listed size and quantity make it easier to tell the varieties apart.
  • If 11 or 12 guests are each having one, you’ll need more than a pack of 10 whole egg cakes.

Bolletje

Jumbo offers Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken with a milk coating in packs of 10, individually wrapped.

  • The individual wrappers are useful if you want to hand the cakes out straight away or give them to guests to take home.
  • Check the allergen information for this specific variety: Bolletje lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in packs of 12.

  • The stated quantity is easy to compare with a guest list of around 12 people.
  • Check the range at the shop where you do your food shopping.

Sondey

The Lidl option described contains 12 egg cakes in a 360 g pack.

  • The stated quantity helps you decide whether one pack will be enough for your guest list.
  • Check the packaging in store if ingredients or allergens are important for your guests.

Joybuy products related to this topic

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is one pack of egg cakes enough for a birthday party?

It depends on the quantity stated on the pack and how many guests will be having a whole egg cake. Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl offer options containing 12. If you have 11 or 12 guests, a pack of 10 won’t be enough without extra cakes if everyone is having one.

Can I serve regular egg cakes to guests with a gluten, egg or milk allergy?

Don’t assume they’re suitable without checking: the Albert Heijn and Bolletje varieties mentioned list egg, milk and cereals containing gluten or wheat. Read the ingredients, allergens and any precautionary warnings on the exact pack you plan to serve.

How should I store an opened pack until the party?

Follow the storage instructions for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Eierkoeken in a cool, dry place away from light and closing the pack securely after use; Bolletje recommends protecting the Brosse Eierkoeken mentioned from heat.

Why should I read the label if I’ve already checked the product information online?

The packaging of the product you buy is the definitive source of information about the ingredients and allergens in those egg cakes. Albert Heijn warns that this product information can change, so check the label again before serving.