If you want to serve them without cutting
A multipack or smaller size makes it easier to serve egg cakes as a sweet addition to drinks and snacks. For example, Jumbo lists ten mini egg cakes in its pack.
Who are the different sizes suitable for?
If you need to consider your guests’ allergies
Check the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen before buying for a group. Product information from retailers including Albert Heijn and Jumbo, as well as from Bolletje, lists allergens such as egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten. These declarations vary by product.
If you want to compare standard and wholemeal varieties
Compare more than just the variety name: check the fibre and sugar content per 100 g, as well as the nutritional information per serving. For the wholemeal variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists more fibre than in its standard variety, while both have the same amount of sugar per 100 g.
What should you look for when sharing egg cakes?
First, decide how you’d like to serve them: as larger, soft cakes, small individual portions or a crisp, individually wrapped alternative. Then compare the packaging and information for the exact variety you want to buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Portions and size | Compare the number of cakes or servings with the weight and size of each cake. | If guests need to be able to help themselves to something small, I don’t want to have to cut up large cakes. Around 45% of consumers would prioritise portion size and ease of serving. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety, including any warnings about possible traces. | When I’m buying for guests with an allergy, I need to be able to check whether they can eat the egg cake I’ve chosen. For around 33% of consumers, this check would be their top priority. |
| Nutritional information | When comparing standard and wholemeal varieties, check the fibre and sugar content per 100 g, and look at the serving size too. | If I’m considering a wholemeal option, I want to know what actually sets it apart on the label. An estimated 22% of consumers would place the most importance on comparing nutritional values. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming all multipacks contain equal portions
The number of cakes alone doesn’t tell you how large they are. Albert Heijn lists twelve servings in a standard 360 g pack; Jumbo sells ten mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack and lists four servings for its regular 300 g pack.
Choose based on the combination of size, number of cakes or servings, and how you want to serve them. You don’t need a separate pack labelled ‘sharing bag’.
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Guessing allergens from appearance
An airy cake can still contain egg, milk, soya or cereals containing gluten. Some varieties also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
Ask which allergies you need to consider for your guests, then read the label for the exact variety you’re going to serve.
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Assuming wholemeal means less sugar
For its wholemeal egg cakes reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1.4 g for its standard variety. Both list 31 g of sugar per 100 g.
Compare the full nutritional information for the varieties you’ve chosen instead of drawing conclusions from the word ‘wholemeal’.
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Treating crisp cakes like soft egg cakes
The Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating reviewed here are small, rectangular and individually wrapped. Their texture and presentation are therefore different from those of larger, soft egg cakes.
Choose them when you want to serve a crisp, individually wrapped cake. For this variety, also follow the instruction to protect the cakes from heat.
Brands and product varieties compared
Albert Heijn
The standard and wholemeal egg cakes reviewed here are worth considering if you want to compare pack information and nutritional values within one range.
- Albert Heijn lists its standard pack as 360 g and twelve servings. For the wholemeal variety reviewed, it lists 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 1.4 g for the standard variety.
- Both varieties reviewed list 31 g of sugar per 100 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
Jumbo
The regular, mini and wholemeal varieties reviewed offer different options for matching size and portions to the occasion.
- Jumbo lists four servings for its regular 300 g pack, ten cakes for the 250 g mini variety and ten servings for the 300 g wholemeal variety.
- Allergen information varies by variety. Read the label for the product you’ve chosen before serving it to guests.
Bolletje
The crisp egg cakes with milk coating reviewed here are a crunchy, individually wrapped alternative to soft egg cakes.
- Jumbo lists ten cakes and a weight of 155 g for Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating.
- These aren’t soft, round egg cakes. Check the allergen information for the milk-coated variety and protect the product from heat as instructed on the packaging.
Lidl / Sondey
The range reviewed here is worth considering if you’re looking for a pack of twelve egg cakes to share.
- Lidl Netherlands lists twelve cakes in a 360 g pack for this product.
- Before buying, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging for your chosen variety.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a large ‘sharing bag’ to share egg cakes?
No, you can choose a regular multipack instead. For example, Albert Heijn lists twelve servings in its standard 360 g pack, while Jumbo sells ten mini egg cakes in a 250 g pack. Decide what size you’d like to serve and how many cakes or portions you’ll need.
Which allergens should I check for in egg cakes?
Read the allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety you’re buying. The products reviewed from Jumbo and Albert Heijn, as well as Bolletje, list allergens such as egg, milk, soya and wheat or other cereals containing gluten. Warnings about possible traces can also vary by product.
Do wholemeal egg cakes contain less sugar than regular ones?
Not necessarily: for the standard and wholemeal varieties reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 31 g of sugar per 100 g for both. The wholemeal variety does contain more fibre: 3.5 g compared with 1.4 g per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information for the varieties you’re actually considering.
How should I store egg cakes for drinks and snacks?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your chosen variety. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo products reviewed recommend storing them in a cool, dry place away from light; Albert Heijn also advises closing the pack securely after use. For the crisp cakes with milk coating reviewed here, there’s also an instruction to protect them from heat.