If you want guests to help themselves to smaller portions, look for mini egg cakes. For a platter of regular egg cakes, compare the number in each pack with your guest list. Then choose whether you’d prefer a soft or crisp variety, and check the current label if ingredients or allergens matter. A ‘mini’ label or multipack doesn’t mean the cakes are individually wrapped. Check the packaging if you want to give each guest a sealed egg cake to take away.
You want to put egg cakes on the table without having to cut them up. The ‘mini’ label and the number in each pack can help you plan, but you’ll need to check the packaging to see whether they’re individually wrapped.
You want to serve regular egg cakes or offer a crisp variety. If you’re choosing one with a milk coating, check that the ingredients are suitable for your guests too.
You may be looking for a product labelled ‘wholemeal’, or need allergen information. Check the current packaging: the product name alone won’t tell you whether an egg cake is suitable for someone with an allergy.
First decide how you want to serve the egg cakes, then choose the right type. Before serving, check the packaging if individually wrapped portions or allergen information are important.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving and portion size | Compare mini and regular egg cakes by size and number in the pack. Check whether they’re individually wrapped if that’s important to you. | I want guests to be able to help themselves to a small egg cake without having to cut anything up. Portion size is the top priority for around 42% of consumers choosing egg cakes for a garden party. |
| Texture and presentation | Check whether the egg cakes are regular or crisp, and whether they have a milk coating or added flavouring. | If I serve a crisp variety, I want it to have the texture and taste I’m looking for; around 33% of consumers say texture is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and product type | Read the current ingredients and allergen information. Check the label on wholemeal varieties too. | If guests have questions about ingredients or allergens, I want to be able to give them accurate product information. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
‘Mini’ describes the size. Even a stated number of cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you whether each one has its own wrapper. This matters if you want to give guests a sealed egg cake to take away.
Before you buy, check the packaging to see whether the egg cakes are individually wrapped.
A crisp egg cake has a different texture. If it has a milk coating, you’ll also need to check the ingredients if they’re relevant to your guests.
Choose the texture you want to serve, and check the current label if you’re opting for a coated variety.
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergen information listed online can change. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label.
Read the packaging of the product you’re actually serving, including any warnings about cross-contamination.
Bolletje says its crisp cinnamon variety is only available at Kruidvat during special offers. So you can’t necessarily rely on finding it for your garden party.
Check whether your preferred variety is available, and decide in advance which alternative would suit your chosen size and texture.
Albert Heijn lists both regular and mini egg cakes.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in packs of 4 or 10, as well as mini egg cakes and a wholemeal variety.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
Lidl has an egg cake product listing.
Bolletje makes crisp egg cakes; Jumbo lists a variety with a milk coating in a pack of 10, weighing 155 g.
Yes. If a guest has a food allergy or you want to be able to provide allergen information, the current label is what matters. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked foods must appear on the label. Check for any warnings about cross-contamination too.
Keep opened egg cakes in a dry kitchen cupboard and close the pack securely. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened egg cakes can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for more than two months, after which their quality may deteriorate. Follow any different instructions on the packaging.
Don’t rely on finding this specific cinnamon variety without checking first. Bolletje says it’s only available at Kruidvat during special offers, so check whether it’s in stock before planning to serve it to your guests.
