Who are these egg cakes for?

Hosts of a small coffee get-together

You’ll want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough. Jumbo lists 10 cakes in a standard pack, while Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for its wholemeal egg cakes.

Anyone serving smaller portions or individual cakes

Mini egg cakes can be handy on a table with a selection of snacks. If you want to put the cakes out individually or give them to guests to take away, individually wrapped options are another possibility. Jumbo lists mini portions; according to the product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.

Anyone catering for allergies or dietary requirements

You’ll need to check the exact packaging for the guest in question. Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat among the allergens in its mini egg cakes; Albert Heijn also offers a separate gluten-free 2-pack. You’ll still need to check the full label for this option too.

What should you look for when buying?

Work out how many guests you’re expecting, decide how you’d like to serve the cakes, then check the packaging of your chosen option if anyone has specific dietary requirements.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Enough for everyone Compare the number of cakes or stated portions with your guest list; don’t look at the weight alone. If everyone is having an egg cake, I want to know in advance whether one pack will be enough. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough individual cakes.
How you’ll serve them Check whether you’re buying mini portions, standard egg cakes or individually wrapped cakes. For a table with a selection of snacks, I want to offer smaller portions or be able to put the cakes out individually. For around 30% of consumers, ease of serving matters most.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product. If you’re choosing a gluten-free option, check the rest of the information on the pack too. If a guest has a specific dietary requirement, I want to be able to check what’s in the egg cakes I’ve chosen. This check is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming a heavy pack contains lots of portions

    The weight doesn’t tell you how many individual egg cakes you can put out. Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for its wholemeal option, while Jumbo lists 10 cakes in its standard pack.

    Count your guests first, then compare the number of cakes or portions on the pack. Use the weight afterwards to compare packs with a portion size that suits you.

  • Confusing wholemeal with gluten-free

    A wholemeal egg cake isn’t automatically suitable for someone who needs to avoid gluten. Albert Heijn sells its wholemeal egg cakes and gluten-free egg cakes as separate products.

    Ask which product features matter to your guest, then check the description, ingredients and allergens on the exact pack.

  • Thinking individual wrappers are the only difference

    Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped, but they’re not standard egg cakes in separate wrappers: this option also has a milk coating and a sugar topping.

    Choose these if you want to put them out individually or give them to guests to take away, and the product suits what you’re serving. If any guests have dietary requirements, check the ingredients for this specific option.

  • Relying on a product page you checked earlier

    Ingredients and allergen information can vary between options or change over time. When you’re serving guests, the information needs to match the pack you’re actually putting out.

    Check the label again when you buy the product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly listed in the ingredients list.

Brands and own-label options to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn sells wholemeal egg cakes in a 360 g pack, as well as a separate gluten-free 2-pack.

  • The wholemeal pack lists 12 portions of 30 g, so you can compare the number of portions with your guest list.
  • The gluten-free pack contains two cakes. Plan for it separately and check the full label of your chosen option if anyone has dietary requirements.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard egg cakes in packs of 10, mini egg cakes in packs of 10 portions, and a wholemeal option.

  • Choosing between standard cakes and mini portions lets you tailor the serving size to your coffee table.
  • The mini egg cakes list egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat among their allergens. Check the current packaging if this matters to your guests.

Bolletje

Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are an individually wrapped option with a milk coating and a sugar topping.

  • According to Jumbo, the pack contains 10 individually wrapped cakes that you can put out separately or give to guests to take away.
  • This is a different option from a standard egg cake. Bolletje lists egg, milk, wheat and soya among the allergens in its Brosse Eierkoek; check the label on the milk-coated option itself.

Lidl

Lidl lists a 360 g pack of egg cakes containing 12 cakes.

  • The stated number of cakes makes it easy to plan for a small coffee get-together.
  • Lidl says these egg cakes are only available in store. Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack there.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I buy for a coffee get-together?

Start with the number of guests and check how many cakes or portions are in a pack. Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10, while Albert Heijn and Lidl have options with 12 portions or cakes. Also consider whether you’re serving other baked treats and whether guests might have more than one cake.

Should I choose mini egg cakes or individually wrapped cakes to share?

Choose mini egg cakes if you want to offer smaller portions, and individually wrapped cakes if you want to put them out separately or give them to guests to take away. Jumbo lists 10 portions of 25 g for its mini egg cakes; according to Jumbo, the Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje come as 10 individually wrapped cakes. Compare the ingredients too, as these are different options.

Are standard egg cakes suitable for guests with a food allergy?

Don’t assume they are: check which allergens each guest needs to avoid and read the label on the exact egg cakes. Jumbo lists egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat among the allergens in its mini egg cakes. Even if an option is specifically labelled gluten-free, you should still check the other ingredients and allergens.

What should I check on the pack before serving egg cakes?

Check the number of cakes or portions, ingredients, allergen information, best-before date and any storage instructions on the pack you’re going to use. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens in pre-packed foods must be clearly listed in the ingredients list.