Who might find a sharing pack useful?

Organising a small coffee get-together

If you want to give everyone one egg cake, count your guests first. Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl list packs of 12; Jumbo also has packs of 10.

Giving out cakes individually

If guests won’t be eating at the same time, individually wrapped cakes may be easier to hand out. Be sure to compare the number of cakes and total weight with a standard pack: the individually wrapped Bolletje version contains 10 cakes and weighs 155 g.

Taking allergens into account

Before sharing, check the allergen information on the exact packaging. Product information can change, so an older product description is no substitute for the label on the pack you’ve bought.

What should you look for?

Decide how many cakes you want to hand out and whether everyone will have one at the same time. Then check the pack for portion size, allergens and storage instructions.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Number of portions Count your guests and compare the number of cakes with the portion size you want. A pack of 12 regular egg cakes is different from a pack of 10 mini egg cakes. When I’m getting coffee ready for a small group, I want to be able to give everyone an equally sized cake. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough individual portions.
Individual wrapping Check that the pack specifically says the cakes are individually wrapped. Then compare the number of cakes and total weight with a standard pack. If I’m welcoming guests at different times, I want to be able to set out one cake per person without leaving the whole pack open. For around 30% of consumers, being able to hand them out individually is the top priority.
Allergens Read the allergen information on the exact packaging before handing out the cakes. When I’m setting out cakes for guests with allergies, I want to know which ingredients they need to avoid first. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking allergens.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a sharing pack contains lots of cakes

    The packs mentioned contain 10 or 12 egg cakes. The term ‘sharing pack’ doesn’t tell you whether there’s one cake for every guest.

    Count how many individual portions you need and check the number of cakes on the pack.

  • Assuming you know the allergens from the name ‘egg cake’

    The product information for the Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Bolletje versions mentioned here lists several allergens. The exact ingredients vary by product and may change.

    Read the current label on the pack you’re actually handing out, and make that information available to your guests.

  • Always prioritising individual wrapping

    The individually wrapped Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with a milk coating contain 10 cakes and weigh 155 g. That’s less than the 360 g pack of 12 listed by Albert Heijn.

    Choose based on when you’ll be handing them out: individual packs for serving one to each guest, or a standard pack when the number of regular cakes matters most. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack.

Egg cake brands to consider

Albert Heijn

A pack for a small coffee get-together when you want to hand out 12 regular egg cakes.

  • Albert Heijn lists AH Egg Cakes at 360 g, with 12 portions of 30 g each.
  • Close the pack securely after use and store it in a cool, dry, dark place, as directed. Check the current allergen information on the label.

Jumbo

Choose between a standard pack and mini egg cakes if you want a different portion size.

  • Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10 weighing 300 g, and a mini version of 10 weighing 250 g.
  • Don’t assume either version is individually wrapped unless the pack says so. Check the allergens for your chosen version too.

Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI

An option if you’re looking for 12 egg cakes to serve with coffee.

  • ALDI lists a pack of 12 free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket.
  • Before serving, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, especially if any of your guests need to take these into account.

Bolletje

Bolletje Soft Egg Cakes with a milk coating are an option if you want to hand out cakes individually.

  • Jumbo lists this Bolletje version as 10 individually wrapped cakes, weighing 155 g in total.
  • This isn’t a large pack by weight. Check the label for allergens, including milk, egg, soya and wheat, which are listed for this version.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for coffee in a hotel room?

Base it on the number of guests and how many cakes you want to serve per person. For 12 guests having one cake each, a pack of 12 fits the bill; Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl each list a pack of this size.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes?

Check the allergens on the packaging of the exact version you’re serving. The examples mentioned from Albert Heijn, Jumbo Mini and Bolletje list, among others, egg, milk, soya and wheat or cereals containing gluten, but the exact ingredients vary by product.

How should I store an opened pack of egg cakes in a hotel room?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve bought. For AH Egg Cakes, Albert Heijn advises closing the pack securely after use and storing the cakes in a cool, dry, dark place.