Which option is right for you?

If you want guests to help themselves

A pack of soft egg cakes is an easy way to offer something to several guests. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list packs of 10 and 12 regular egg cakes respectively.

If you want to serve individual portions

Individually wrapped cakes are a good choice if you want to serve one small cake per guest or take an uneaten portion with you. Jumbo says that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.

If you want to check the label first

If you need to consider the ingredients or allergens in what you’re serving, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen list for your chosen variety.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how many cakes you want to serve and whether your guests would prefer a soft cake or a small, crisp portion. Then check the label on the variety that suits you.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Number of cakes Count the cakes in each pack and choose a quantity to suit your guests, allowing for any leftovers. If I’m putting something out for several friends, I want enough cakes without having lots left over. Around 40% of consumers would consider the right quantity their top priority.
Portion and texture Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and whether you’re buying a soft or crisp variety. If I want to serve one small cake per guest, I prefer an individual wrapper and a crisp cake. Around 30% of consumers would put this choice of portion first.
Nutritional information and allergens Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and read the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. When I’m buying for a mixed group, I want to know what’s in the cakes before serving them. The label would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the nutritional values per cake

    A small, crisp egg cake and a regular soft egg cake aren’t the same size. According to Jumbo’s product information, a Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek met Melklaagje weighs approximately 15.5 g; Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion for its regular egg cakes. This means that comparing values per cake alone won’t give you a like-for-like comparison by weight.

    First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then consider which portion size you want to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends comparing labels per 100 g.

  • Assuming you know the allergens from the name

    The name doesn’t tell you which other ingredients or potential traces are listed for a particular variety. This matters if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients.

    Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you plan to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on the label.

  • Buying more cakes than you want to serve

    The regular packs from the shops mentioned contain 10 or 12 cakes. If you’re hosting a smaller group, you’ll have some left once the pack is open.

    Choose the number of cakes to suit your guests. Store any leftovers in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.

    If you’ve opened a pack, you’ll also need to think about storing the leftovers after coffee.

Brands and own-label options to consider

Bolletje

Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are a small, crisp option for individual portions with coffee.

  • Jumbo lists 10 individually wrapped cakes in a 155 g pack.
  • This variety has a different texture and size from a regular soft egg cake. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g rather than looking only at the values per cake.

Albert Heijn

Regular AH Eierkoeken are a good choice if you want to put out a sharing pack for guests.

  • Albert Heijn lists 12 portions of 30 g in a 360 g pack.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional values of this soft variety separately from those of smaller, crisp cakes.

Jumbo

Jumbo offers regular egg cakes and a wholemeal variety as different options in its range.

  • The regular Jumbo Eierkoeken are listed as 10 cakes in a 300 g pack.
  • If you’re choosing a wholemeal variety, don’t rely on the product name alone. Read the nutritional information and allergen details on the relevant pack.

Lidl

Lidl’s egg cakes are an option if you’re looking for a pack to share with several coffee guests.

  • Lidl lists 12 cakes per 360 g pack.
  • Lidl lists these egg cakes for in-store sales; check the label in store if the ingredients will determine your choice.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken are another sharing-pack option for the coffee table.

  • ALDI lists 12 cakes in a 360 g pack.
  • Before comparing this variety with others, check the pack for its nutritional values, ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Are small, crisp egg cakes the same as regular soft egg cakes?

No. The varieties considered here for serving with coffee differ in texture, size and packaging. Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as individually wrapped cakes weighing approximately 15.5 g; Albert Heijn lists 30 g portions for its regular egg cakes.

How do I compare egg cakes with different portion sizes?

First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then look at the values and weight per cake. This lets you compare the ingredients on the same weight basis while still deciding which portion suits your coffee break. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also recommends comparing products per 100 g.

What should I check if a guest needs to avoid allergens?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact egg cakes you’re serving, including any warnings about traces. Don’t rely on the product name or a pack you bought previously; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the rules on declaring allergens on food labels.

How should I store egg cakes left over after coffee?

Store any leftover egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also check the storage advice on the pack you bought.