Who are these egg cakes for?

If you want a small cake with a single cup of coffee

A clearly defined portion per cake makes it easier to choose one for a coffee break. Jumbo says that Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are individually wrapped.

If you’re looking for a specific chocolate element

A milk layer, cocoa-flavoured decoration, cocoa as an ingredient and cream filling are different product features. Read the description if you want something other than a plain egg cake, but don’t want a different type of coating or filling from the one you expect.

If you check ingredients or nutritional values

For the varieties mentioned, egg, wheat, soya and milk are among the ingredients to look out for. Warnings about the possible presence of other allergens vary by product. Check the packaging of the exact egg cakes you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you’re looking for a coating, a filling or simply a convenient portion. Then compare the labels of the varieties that fit the bill.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Coating or filling Read the product description and ingredients list. Cocoa as an ingredient or cocoa-flavoured decoration does not, on its own, confirm a full chocolate coating. If I want an egg cake with a particular chocolate element to have with my coffee, I want to know whether I’m buying a coating, decoration or filling. Around 42% of consumers give this distinction top priority.
Portion and packaging Compare the number of cakes, the weight per cake and whether they are individually wrapped. For a short coffee break, I want to be able to take one portion without opening a whole pack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this convenience.
Label and nutritional value Check the current allergen information and compare sugars, fat and energy both per portion and per 100 g. If I need to pay attention to ingredients or nutritional values, I want to assess the right variety rather than rely on the product name. That’s the most important consideration when buying for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘chocolate’ means a full chocolate coating

    Product descriptions vary: Jumbo describes its Eierkoeken met Chocolade as having cocoa-flavoured decoration, Bolletje mentions a milk layer, and Albert Heijn describes Gulden Krakeling as having cream filling with cocoa-flavoured decoration.

    If you specifically want an egg cake covered in chocolate, check that the packaging explicitly says so.

  • Comparing nutritional values per cake only

    Individual cakes can vary in weight. Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje at around 15.5 g each, while its page for Eierkoeken met Chocolade gives a portion size of 39 g. So the values per cake don’t describe the same amount of cake.

    Consider how much you’ll actually eat with your coffee, and use the nutritional information per 100 g as well to compare different products on an equal-weight basis.

  • Assuming a product page means it’s currently available in store

    Jumbo says that Eierkoeken met Chocolade is no longer part of its online range. So a product description doesn’t necessarily mean you can order that cake online now.

    Check availability with the relevant retailer shortly before you shop, and look at the current packaging in store.

  • Guessing allergens from the name ‘egg cake’

    As well as egg, the product information mentioned also includes wheat, soya and milk. Warnings about the possible presence of ingredients such as nuts or sesame may vary between varieties.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the product you’ve bought before eating it.

Relevant brands and retailer own brands

These brands and retailer own brands list relevant egg cakes, but not all the cakes mentioned contain chocolate or have a chocolate coating.

Bolletje

Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as a pack of 10, weighing 155 g.

  • The individual wrapping is handy if you want to have one small egg cake with your coffee.
  • The coating mentioned is a milk layer, not a confirmed chocolate coating. The product information lists egg, milk, soya and wheat, as well as warnings about the possible presence of ingredients including nuts and sesame.

Jumbo

Jumbo has a product listing for Eierkoeken met Chocolade, with 8 cakes weighing 310 g in total.

  • The listing describes the cocoa element and provides ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.
  • Jumbo describes cocoa-flavoured decoration rather than a confirmed full chocolate coating, and says the product is no longer part of its online range.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both plain AH Eierkoeken and Gulden Krakeling Choco gevulde eierkoeken as products available in store.

  • Plain AH Eierkoeken are an option if you don’t need chocolate; the description of Gulden Krakeling mentions cocoa-flavoured decoration and cream filling.
  • Plain AH Eierkoeken are not a chocolate variety. The description of Gulden Krakeling doesn’t confirm a full chocolate coating either, and Albert Heijn says this variety is available in store only.

Lidl

Lidl has a product listing for a pack of 12 egg cakes.

  • The number of cakes gives you a useful point of comparison when looking at pack sizes.
  • For details of any chocolate element, ingredients and allergens, check the packaging of the variety you actually find in store.

ALDI / Heerlijck Banket

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • This is a plain egg cake option to consider if you don’t need a chocolate element.
  • Don’t assume these free-range egg cakes are a chocolate variety based on the product name; check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

Egg cakes at Joybuy

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate egg cake always fully coated in chocolate?

No, the name alone doesn’t confirm that. Jumbo describes its Eierkoeken met Chocolade as having cocoa-flavoured decoration, while Bolletje mentions a milk layer and Albert Heijn lists cocoa-flavoured decoration with cream filling for Gulden Krakeling. If the type of coating matters to you, read the product description and ingredients.

Which allergens should I check in these egg cakes?

Check the allergen information on the packaging you choose: the product information mentioned includes ingredients such as egg, wheat, soya and milk, while warnings about the possible presence of nuts or sesame may vary. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.

How do I compare sugars and energy in cakes of different sizes?

First check the values for the portion you plan to eat, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Jumbo lists 58 kcal and 6.6 g of sugars per 15.5 g cake for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje; its listing for Eierkoeken met Chocolade uses a portion size of 39 g. Comparing the values per cake alone doesn’t account for this difference in weight.

How should I store egg cakes after buying them?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the product you buy. The storage life of a fresh product doesn’t automatically apply to packaged supermarket egg cakes; check the instructions for once the pack has been opened, too.

Can I order the chocolate varieties mentioned online?

Check availability with the retailer for each product before ordering. Jumbo says its Eierkoeken met Chocolade is no longer part of its online range; Albert Heijn lists Gulden Krakeling Choco gevulde eierkoeken as available in store only.