Which pack is right for you?

Filling the biscuit tin

You want to share standard egg cakes with several guests. Compare the number of cakes and the net weight, and check whether the best-before date on the pack works with your plans.

Handing out smaller portions

You’re looking for cakes you can hand out individually or take with you. Note the difference between mini egg cakes and individually wrapped cakes with a milk coating: they’re different products.

Checking the label

You want to check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions for your chosen product before serving it, for example because a guest has a food allergy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you mainly want standard egg cakes for the tin, or whether small, easy-to-hand-out portions matter more. Then check the label on the pack you’re actually buying.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
How much the tin holds Compare the number of standard egg cakes and the net weight. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions in 360 g; ALDI lists 12 pieces in 360 g. If I’m sharing the tin with several guests, I want to know how many standard cakes it will hold. Around 42% of consumers prioritise having enough standard egg cakes.
Portion size and handing them out Check whether they’re standard, mini or individually wrapped egg cakes. Jumbo lists 10 mini portions in 250 g; Bolletje lists 10 individually wrapped cakes with a milk coating in 155 g. If I’m handing them out or taking them with me, I’d rather have a manageable portion than the heaviest possible pack. Small or individually wrapped portions are the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Labelling and storage Read the allergens, best-before date and storage instructions on the current packaging. When I’m serving cakes to guests, I need to be able to check whether the product suits their allergies and how to store it. Checking the label is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Judging by ‘family pack’ alone

    The name doesn’t tell you how many cakes are in the pack. For example, Jumbo lists 10 standard egg cakes in 300 g, while Albert Heijn and ALDI list packs of 12 pieces or portions in 360 g.

    Compare the number of pieces, portions and the net weight before deciding how many packs you’ll need for the tin.

  • Counting a milk-coated cake as a standard egg cake

    According to Jumbo, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje contains 10 cakes in 155 g. The milk coating and individual wrapping make this a different choice from a pack of standard egg cakes.

    Choose this option if individually wrapped treats suit your plans; don’t compare it on the number of pieces alone.

  • Relying on old online ingredient information

    Ingredients and allergens vary by product, and Albert Heijn warns that product information may change.

    Check the packaging again when you buy the cakes and before serving them, especially if a guest has a food allergy.

  • Assuming a limited-time supermarket offer will be available at Christmas

    The Lidl offer shown for a pack of 12 ran from 5 to 11 October 2026 and was in-store only. You can’t plan on the same offer being available at Christmas.

    Check the current range before adding this pack to your Christmas market shopping list.

Brands and own-label options compared

Albert Heijn

The AH Eierkoeken reviewed come in a standard 360 g pack containing 12 portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists 30 g per portion, so you can compare both the number of cakes and the weight.
  • The product information lists ingredients including egg, milk, cereals containing gluten and soya; check the current packaging before handing out the cakes.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in a 300 g pack of 10 and mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack of 10.

  • According to Jumbo, the mini version offers 10 smaller portions for handing out.
  • The mini egg cakes list ingredients including egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat; check the label on the product you choose.

HEERLIJCK BANKET bij ALDI

ALDI lists HEERLIJCK BANKET Scharreleierkoeken as a 360 g pack of 12.

  • The stated number of cakes makes this pack comparable with other standard packs of 12 for the tin.
  • Check your local range and the label before buying for a specific occasion.

Lidl

Lidl offered a pack of 12 egg cakes in-store from 5 to 11 October 2026.

  • The stated pack size of 12 gives you a useful basis for comparing pack contents.
  • The offer was in-store only and doesn’t guarantee availability around Christmas.

Bolletje

According to Jumbo, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped, with 10 cakes in 155 g.

  • The individual wrapping may be handy for taking them with you or handing them out one at a time.
  • This isn’t a standard large pack of egg cakes. The product information lists several allergens and possible traces of ingredients including nuts and sesame.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack is best for a shared biscuit tin?

A pack of 12 standard egg cakes or portions is a sensible choice if the number of cakes is your main consideration. Albert Heijn and ALDI both list a 360 g pack of this size; also check the best-before date and the label on the pack you buy.

How should I store egg cakes until the Christmas market?

Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging you buy. Albert Heijn advises storing its egg cakes in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack tightly after use; Jumbo advises storing its mini egg cakes in a dry, dark place.

Do I need to check for allergens when handing out egg cakes?

Yes, check the allergens on the packaging of the product you’re handing out. Ingredients and warnings vary by product; for example, the product information for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje also mentions possible traces of nuts and sesame.

Can I rely on the ingredients listed on the online product page?

Use the online information to compare products in advance, but also read the packaging you actually buy. Albert Heijn states that information about ingredients, nutritional values and allergens may change.