Which option is right for you?

Hosting and putting out a sharing platter

You want to serve egg cakes to several guests. Before you shop, check that your chosen variety is available and how many are in the pack.

Looking for a proper chocolate coating

You want chocolate on the outside, not just a cocoa-flavoured filling or a sweet coating. Check how the finish is described on the packaging.

Keeping an eye on allergens

You’re also buying for guests who need to know about ingredients and possible cross-contamination. Read the allergen information on the packaging of the product you’ll actually be serving.

What should you look for?

Chocolate-filled egg cake

When to choose it: A filling is enough and an outer chocolate coating isn’t essential. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as egg cakes with cocoa-based confectionery and a cream filling.

The trade-off: That description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating; also check whether the variety is available at your shop.

Egg cake with a milk coating

When to choose it: A sweet coating and cinnamon flavour are what you’re after. Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as having a milk coating.

The trade-off: Bolletje doesn’t describe the coating as chocolate, and cinnamon is also part of this variety’s flavour.

Decorate with chocolate yourself

When to choose it: You want to add a visible chocolate finish yourself. Jumbo suggests using melted dark chocolate to decorate egg cakes.

The trade-off: You’ll need to buy the egg cakes and chocolate separately, allow time to prepare them and check the allergen information on both packages.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Chocolate on the outside Look for an explicit mention of a chocolate coating in the product description, and check the ingredients of the finish. If I want a visible chocolate layer on the platter, a filling or a differently described coating won’t meet my needs. For around 42% of consumers, that chocolate layer is the priority.
Sharing on the evening Check availability and the number of pieces in each pack before you shop. When I’m buying for several guests, I want to know whether I can pick up my chosen egg cakes in time and whether one pack will be enough. Being able to share easily is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements on the packaging you choose. Do the same for any chocolate you add yourself. If I’m buying for a guest who needs to watch out for allergens, the information on the actual packaging matters more than the finish I want. Around 25% of consumers put this check first.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming ‘chocolate’, ‘filled’ and ‘coated’ mean the same thing

    Albert Heijn describes its Gulden Krakeling egg cakes as containing cocoa-based confectionery and a cream filling; Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as having a milk coating. Neither description confirms a chocolate coating.

    If you want chocolate on the outside, read the product description and ingredients, or add a layer of melted chocolate yourself.

  • Relying on an old product listing

    Jumbo says its 4 Choco Eierkoeken are no longer part of its online range. So finding a product page doesn’t necessarily mean you can order that variety for the evening.

    Check the product’s current status, local store stock and pack contents on the day you shop.

  • Assuming a different finish means different allergens

    The filled egg cakes mentioned here and the variety with a milk coating each have their own ingredients and allergen information. Any chocolate you add yourself needs to be checked separately.

    Before serving, read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the exact packages you’re using.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Gulden Krakeling

Albert Heijn lists chocolate-filled Gulden Krakeling egg cakes in a 320 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn describes this variety as egg cakes with cocoa-based confectionery and a cream filling.
  • The description doesn’t confirm a chocolate coating. Check availability in store and the information on the packaging.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as a crisp egg cake with a milk coating and cinnamon.

  • The product information clearly explains the finish and flavour of this variety.
  • The milk coating isn’t described as chocolate. Check the ingredients and allergen information if you’re buying this variety for guests.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists several types of egg cakes, including mini and wholemeal varieties.

  • Jumbo also has a recipe that suggests decorating egg cakes yourself with melted dark chocolate.
  • Jumbo says its 4 Choco Eierkoeken are no longer part of its online range, so check what’s currently available before you shop.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a chocolate-filled egg cake the same as a chocolate-coated egg cake?

No. Albert Heijn describes the Gulden Krakeling variety as egg cakes with cocoa-based confectionery and a cream filling; this doesn’t confirm an outer chocolate layer. If you want a coated variety, check that the finish is explicitly stated on the packaging.

Can I decorate egg cakes with chocolate myself for St Nicholas’ Eve?

Yes, if you have time to prepare them. Jumbo suggests using melted dark chocolate to decorate egg cakes. Check the ingredients and allergen information for both the egg cakes and the chocolate you choose.

How should I store chocolate-filled egg cakes until the evening?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging you buy. For the Gulden Krakeling variety shown by Albert Heijn, the advice is to store it in a cool, dark, dry place in a sealed container. Don’t assume the same applies to another product without checking.

Which allergens should I check in egg cakes with a coating or filling?

Read the allergen information on the specific packaging. The product information from Albert Heijn and Bolletje mentions, among other things, cereals containing gluten, egg and soya in the varieties discussed. Milk, or a statement about the possible presence of milk, is also relevant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods in the Netherlands.