Parents looking to share out egg cakes
For a decorating session with several children, the number of individual cakes in the pack matters most. If you also want to save some for later lunchboxes, check how you can reseal the pack once it’s open.
Who is this useful for?
Families preparing individual portions
Mini egg cakes or individually wrapped ones can make handing them out and taking them with you easier. Check the weight of each cake, though: the same number of cakes doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the same size.
Families with dietary requirements or allergen concerns
If an ingredient needs to be avoided, the latest ingredient and allergen information is more important than your preferred pack size. A gluten-free egg cake may still contain other relevant allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
Work out how many cakes you’ll need for decorating and later. Then compare the size of each cake, the nutritional information and any allergens in the options you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Enough to share | Compare the number of cakes and portions; check whether a multipack contains one pack or a bundle of separate packs. | When I’m decorating with several children, I want to give everyone their own cake and have some left for later. Having enough to share is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Fibre and sugars | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion; if you’re choosing wholemeal, check the sugars and ingredients too. | If you want to choose egg cakes with more fibre, the wholemeal label alone isn’t enough. Around 29% of consumers prioritise comparing nutritional information. |
| Gluten and allergens | Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about traces. | If a child needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to be sure which variety I’m handing out. For around 21% of consumers, this check is the top priority. |
| A portion for each child | Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and how much each one weighs. | For a lunchbox or a treat after decorating, I want to be able to set aside an individual portion in advance. This is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Mistaking a multipack for one large pack
A bundle may contain several separate packs. For example, Albert Heijn says that its Brabantse eierkoeken 3-pack is delivered as separate items. That’s different from one pack containing all the cakes together.
Before buying, check how many packs and individual cakes you’ll get, so the pack size suits your decorating session and what you want to save for later.
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Assuming wholemeal means low in sugar or gluten-free
Wholemeal doesn’t tell you everything about the nutritional value or allergen information. The wholemeal egg cakes reviewed also contain sugars and ingredients containing gluten.
Compare fibre and sugars per 100 g and per portion. For allergen information, always check the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen.
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Overlooking other allergens in gluten-free products
The gluten-free egg cakes from Gluten Free Bakery Holland described here also contain egg, milk and soya. Gluten-free doesn’t mean a cake is free from all allergens.
As well as checking the gluten-free label, look for all relevant ingredients and any warnings about traces on the latest packaging.
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Comparing only the number of cakes
According to Albert Heijn, ten individually wrapped Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken Melk weigh 155 g in total; Jumbo lists its regular pack of ten egg cakes as weighing 300 g. So the same number of cakes doesn’t mean the same weight per cake.
As well as the number of cakes, check the total weight, the weight per portion and the texture, especially if the cake needs to stay whole in a lunchbox or be used as a base for decorating.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of ten, mini egg cakes in packs of ten and a wholemeal variety.
- Packs of ten provide individual cakes for a group or for several occasions.
- For the regular and wholemeal varieties, check the ingredients for gluten and other allergens; wholemeal doesn’t mean gluten-free.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists a 360 g wholemeal variety with twelve 30 g portions, as well as a separate Brabantse eierkoeken 3-pack.
- The listed portion size makes it easier to compare with other pack sizes.
- Albert Heijn says the Brabantse 3-pack is delivered as separate items; check how the cakes are divided up before planning.
Bolletje
Brosse Eierkoek Melk is a crisp variety with a milk coating, rather than the same type of soft cake as a regular egg cake.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product listing, the pack contains ten individually wrapped cakes.
- If you want a soft base to decorate, bear in mind the different texture and lower weight per cake.
Gluten Free Bakery Holland
Jumbo lists these egg cakes as a gluten-free variety in a pack of two weighing 100 g.
- The clear gluten-free label makes this variety worth considering if gluten needs to be avoided.
- This variety also contains egg, milk and soya. Check the latest information about traces too, and make sure two cakes will be enough.
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Frequently asked questions
How many egg cakes do I need for an afternoon of decorating?
First, count how many children need their own egg cake and how many you want to save for later. A pack of ten may suit your plans; check the actual number of cakes on the packaging, especially if you’re choosing a bundle of separate packs.
Does a wholemeal egg cake automatically contain less sugar?
No, the wholemeal label alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar an egg cake contains. Compare the nutritional information for the specific regular and wholemeal varieties per 100 g and per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the ingredients list too, rather than relying only on the front of the pack.
What should I check if gluten needs to be avoided?
Choose a variety that’s clearly labelled gluten-free and check the latest packaging before handing it out. Look for other relevant allergens and information about possible traces too: for example, the gluten-free variety described here contains egg, milk and soya.
Where can I find allergen information on the packaging?
Read the ingredients list for your chosen egg cakes and check for any warnings about traces as well. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly listed in the ingredients on the label.
How should I store egg cakes once the pack is open?
Follow the storage instructions on the specific pack and reseal an opened pack as directed. This is especially important if you want to save some cakes for later after decorating. Don’t assume the instructions for one variety will also apply to another.