Small groups who want to share
If you want to put one egg cake per guest on a platter, start by checking the number in each pack. Albert Heijn, ALDI Nederland and Lidl each list a pack with 12 portions or pieces.
Which pack is best for you?
Hosts who want to hand them out easily
For smaller portions, consider mini egg cakes. If you want to be able to set out or hand out individually wrapped pieces, look for an individually wrapped option.
Groups checking dietary requirements or allergies
Check the label on the exact variety you plan to serve. The products mentioned contain ingredients such as cereals containing gluten, egg, milk and soya; also check for any warnings about traces.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many individual egg cakes you want to serve. Then compare the weight and size of each one, and check that your chosen variety is suitable for your guests before handing them out.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pieces | Count the individual egg cakes or portions in each pack and work out how many packs you need. | If I want to put one egg cake per guest on the platter, there need to be enough for everyone. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Pack contents | Compare the total weight and the weight per piece: the packs mentioned range from 155 g for 10 pieces to 360 g for 12 pieces. | When filling a sharing platter, I want to know how much egg cake is in each pack, not just how many pieces it contains. Pack contents matter most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings about possible traces on the current label. Don’t assume wholemeal means gluten-free. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know which pack I can safely offer separately. Around 21% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Handing them out | Choose between regular egg cakes, mini egg cakes and an individually wrapped variety. | If guests are helping themselves from the Christmas table, I want portions that suit the way they’ll be handed out. This comes first for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a pack of 10 or 12 will be enough for a large group
A pack of 12 egg cakes gives you 12 individual pieces. If you want to serve more portions, one pack won’t be enough.
Count the portions you’ll need in advance and decide whether to put out several regular packs or a combination with mini egg cakes.
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Confusing wholemeal with gluten-free
The Albert Heijn wholemeal egg cakes mentioned list cereals containing gluten and wheat. So the wholemeal label doesn’t mean this variety is suitable for someone avoiding gluten.
If needed, choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the label on the pack you buy.
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Relying only on online product information
If you’re serving guests with allergies, the ingredients and warnings on the product you actually buy are what matter.
Read the label again before serving the egg cakes, and keep the packs easy to identify if you’re offering different varieties.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
The wholemeal egg cakes mentioned come in a 360 g pack containing 12 portions.
- An option if you want 12 portions and are specifically looking for wholemeal egg cakes.
- This variety lists cereals containing gluten and wheat; check the label for all relevant allergens.
Jumbo
The packs mentioned include regular egg cakes, with 10 pieces weighing 300 g, and mini egg cakes, with 10 pieces weighing 250 g.
- Having a choice of regular or mini egg cakes lets you pick a size that suits your platter.
- For both varieties, check the label for egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other allergens.
Bolletje
The Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje mentioned come in a 155 g pack containing 10 pieces.
- According to the product information, the pieces are individually wrapped, which is handy for handing them out individually.
- This pack contains less overall than the regular packs mentioned. Also check the allergens and warnings about possible traces of nuts and sesame.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI Nederland lists free-range egg cakes in a 360 g pack containing 12 pieces.
- Twelve individual pieces give you a clear starting point when filling a sharing platter.
- If any guests have allergies, read the ingredients and allergens on the pack you buy.
Sondey
Lidl Nederland lists egg cakes in a 360 g pack containing 12 pieces.
- The listed quantity makes it easy to compare the number of individual portions.
- Lidl says this item is only available in store; check the label there too.
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Frequently asked questions
How many egg cakes should I buy for a Christmas party?
Start with the number of individual portions you want to serve. Albert Heijn, ALDI Nederland and Lidl list packs with 12 portions or pieces; if you want to put out more egg cakes, you’ll need several packs.
Are wholemeal egg cakes gluten-free too?
No. Wholemeal doesn’t mean gluten-free: the Albert Heijn wholemeal egg cakes mentioned list wheat and cereals containing gluten. If you need a gluten-free option, check that the pack you choose is explicitly labelled gluten-free and read the current label.
Which allergens should I check before serving egg cakes?
Check the allergens on the exact variety you’ve bought. The regular Jumbo egg cakes mentioned list egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients; for the Bolletje variety mentioned, warnings about possible traces of nuts and sesame are also relevant.
How should I store egg cakes until the Christmas party?
Follow the storage instructions and date on the pack you bought. The Jumbo varieties mentioned should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place; the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken mentioned should also be protected from heat.