For a birthday get-together, start by checking how many guests you’re expecting and how many portions each pack contains: Albert Heijn lists 12 portions, while ALDI and Lidl each list 12 cakes, and Jumbo lists 10. If you want to hand out one egg cake per person, Bolletje Brosse comes in a pack of 10 individually wrapped cakes. If anyone has an allergy or needs a gluten-free option, check the current packaging for the variety you choose before serving it.
You want to know how many packs you’ll need before the get-together. Jumbo lists 10 cakes in a standard pack; Albert Heijn lists 12 portions, while ALDI and Lidl each list 12 cakes. So count your guests before deciding which pack size to buy.
You’ll need the allergen information for the exact variety. Regular egg cakes and gluten-free egg cakes may contain different ingredients; according to Albert Heijn’s product information, the gluten-free Maître Mathis variety still contains milk, egg and soya.
You’re looking for egg cakes that guests can pick up individually or take away with them. Jumbo says that the Bolletje Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating come in a pack of 10, individually wrapped.
Decide how many egg cakes you want to hand out, then consider whether allergens, the number of packs you’ll need or how you plan to serve them affects your choice.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough egg cakes | Count your guests and check the number of portions or cakes on the pack. Decide in advance whether everyone will have one egg cake. | If every guest can help themselves to one, I don’t want to run short towards the end of the get-together; having enough cakes is the top priority for around 39% of consumers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. A gluten-free label says nothing about other allergens. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I only want to serve something that meets their needs; for around 23% of consumers, checking this comes first. |
| Number of packs | Work out how many packs of 10 or 12 you’ll need to have enough egg cakes to hand out. | For a group, I want to work out how many packs I need in advance, so I don’t have to fetch another pack during the get-together; planning ahead is the main concern for around 23% of consumers. |
| Serving and handing out | Choose between egg cakes on a platter, individually wrapped cakes or a treat you finish yourself. If you add extra ingredients, take their allergens into account too. | If guests will help themselves from the table, I want to be able to serve the cakes without any last-minute preparation; how they’re served matters most to around 15% of consumers. |
The weight doesn’t tell you exactly how many guests can have an egg cake. Jumbo lists 10 cakes in a 300 g pack; ALDI and Lidl list 12 cakes in a 360 g pack.
Count how many portions you want, then check how many full packs you’ll need.
A gluten-free egg cake may still contain other allergens. According to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free Maître Mathis variety contains milk, egg and soya.
Check which ingredients matter to your guest and read the allergen information on the exact pack you’ll be serving.
Opened cakes can lose their quality if they aren’t sealed properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container.
Only open the cakes you’re putting out, and seal the rest properly again after use.
Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. This is particularly important if you need to check ingredients or allergens for a guest.
Use online information to plan your shopping, but check the packaging of the variety you’ve bought before serving it.
The 360 g AH egg cakes are a standard option if you’re planning portions for a small group.
Standard Jumbo egg cakes are a good fit for a group that needs 10 cakes or as an addition to other treats.
Heerlijck Banket’s free-range egg cakes are a 12-cake option in ALDI’s range.
The egg cakes on Lidl’s product page come in a 12-cake pack that’s handy for a party table.
Bolletje Brosse egg cakes with a milk coating are another serving option if you want to hand out one cake per person.
Use the number of guests as your guide if you want to offer everyone one egg cake. Jumbo lists 10 cakes per standard pack, while ALDI and Lidl each list 12; Albert Heijn lists 12 portions. If you’re serving other treats too, you can decide whether you need one egg cake per guest.
Only after checking that the exact variety is suitable for the allergens your guest needs to avoid. The AH egg cakes reviewed list wheat, egg, milk and soya, among other ingredients; the Bolletje Brosse variety also lists egg, milk, soya and wheat. So check the current label before serving.
No, gluten-free doesn’t mean that other allergens are absent. According to Albert Heijn, the gluten-free Maître Mathis egg cake contains milk, egg and soya. Check all the ingredients and allergens that are relevant to your guest on the pack of the variety you’ve chosen.
Store leftover egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed container, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the instructions on the packaging you’ve bought.
