Who are these egg cakes suitable for?

If you want to hand out small treats

Individual portions are handy for a platter or a coffee break when you don’t want to cut anything up. Jumbo lists Bolletje’s crisp egg cakes with a milk coating as individually wrapped.

If you’re looking for a filled egg cake

A filling may be the deciding factor if you don’t want a crisp egg cake with just a coating. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as egg cakes with cocoa-flavoured decoration and a cream filling, and lists it as an in-store product.

If you check labels for your guests

When serving a mixed group, it’s worth checking the ingredients and allergens first. The products reviewed mention egg, soya and wheat, among other ingredients; check each pack for milk and any warnings about nuts or sesame, too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want small treats that are ready to hand out or a filled egg cake. Then check exactly what the packaging says about the coating and ingredients.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Easy to hand out Check the number of cakes, the weight of each one and whether they’re individually wrapped. If I’m filling a platter without cutting anything up, I look for small, individually wrapped cakes. Around 40% of consumers prioritise how easy they are to share.
Coating or filling Check whether the description mentions a milk coating, cocoa-flavoured decoration or cream filling; don’t rely on the word ‘choco’ alone. If I want a filled egg cake, a crisp cake with just a coating won’t meet my needs. For around 30% of consumers, a filled product is the priority.
Label and nutritional information Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging. Compare energy, sugars and saturated fat per 100 g before comparing values per cake. When I’m buying for guests, I want to know what ingredients and allergens the cake contains before serving it. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking the label.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a chocolatey name means there’s a chocolate coating

    Jumbo describes Bolletje’s coating as a milk coating; Albert Heijn describes the finish on the Gulden Krakeling variety as cocoa-flavoured decoration. Neither term on its own confirms a specific layer of milk, dark or white chocolate.

    If the type of coating or filling matters to you, check the product description and ingredients list.

  • Assuming an old product listing is still available to order

    Jumbo says its Chocolate Egg Cakes, 8 Pack, are no longer part of its online range. A product page doesn’t confirm that you can order these cakes for New Year’s Eve.

    Check that your chosen variety is available shortly before you buy, and consider which other product types would also work on your platter.

  • Comparing nutritional values per cake only

    Portions may not weigh the same: Jumbo lists each Bolletje egg cake at around 15.5 g, while the former Jumbo variety had a 39 g portion. This means a per-cake comparison isn’t like for like.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g first. Then check the weight per cake to help you plan your serving portions.

  • Not checking the label when putting together a platter for guests

    The varieties mentioned contain allergens, and warnings about possible traces can vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on labels.

    Keep the current packaging to hand when serving the cakes so guests can check the ingredients and allergens for themselves.

Brands to consider

Bolletje

The crisp egg cakes with a milk coating described by Jumbo are a good fit if you want small, individually wrapped treats to hand out.

  • Jumbo lists a pack of 10, weighing 155 g.
  • The coating is described as a milk coating, not explicitly as a chocolate coating. Check the allergens and warnings listed on the packaging, too.

Gulden Krakeling

Albert Heijn describes the variety reviewed as egg cakes with cocoa-flavoured decoration and a cream filling. It’s worth considering if a filling matters more to you than a crisp, individually wrapped treat.

  • The product description distinguishes between the cocoa finish and the cream filling.
  • Cocoa-flavoured decoration doesn’t confirm a specific chocolate coating. Albert Heijn lists the variety as available in store only.

Jumbo

Jumbo described an own-brand variety with cocoa-flavoured decoration, but says it’s no longer part of its online range.

  • The description shows that decoration is different from a filling or a coating described as chocolate.
  • Don’t use the old product page as confirmation that the product is currently available to order.

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Frequently asked questions

Do these egg cakes have a real chocolate coating?

You can’t tell from the product names reviewed alone. Jumbo describes Bolletje’s coating as a milk coating, while Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as having cocoa-flavoured decoration and a cream filling. If you want a specific type of chocolate, check the current ingredients list and product description.

Which allergens should I check before serving egg cakes?

Check the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen for egg, milk, soya and wheat, among other allergens, and read any warnings about possible traces. For the Bolletje variety reviewed, Jumbo also lists warnings about nuts and sesame; don’t assume another egg cake has the same ingredients.

How do I compare a plain egg cake with one that has a coating or filling?

First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, such as energy, sugars and saturated fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using this basis for comparison. Then check the weight per cake if you’re planning portions for a platter.

How should I store egg cakes until New Year’s Eve?

Follow the storage advice and use-by or best-before date on the current packaging. For Bolletje Crispy Egg Cakes with Milk Coating, Jumbo says to protect them from heat; Albert Heijn advises storing Gulden Krakeling in a cool, dark, dry place in a sealed container.