For a wedding buffet, first choose an egg cake that is explicitly confirmed as individually wrapped, then decide which size is right. Bidfood lists a 70 g egg cake, making it a larger portion per guest; Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel weighs 15.5 g each, making it a smaller, crunchy option. Before ordering, also check the current packaging, allergen information, best-before date and availability.
You want guests to be able to take an egg cake while the remaining portions stay wrapped. Bidfood lists 70 g egg cakes that are individually wrapped; SPAR Nederland also lists individually wrapped egg cakes.
You’re looking for a small biscuit to serve alongside other bakes, rather than a large, soft egg cake as a separate buffet item. Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as individually wrapped; this variety is crunchy and has a milk coating.
You want to check the labels of your chosen varieties before the buffet and make the information available to guests. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed foods should be displayed on the label.
Start by checking whether each cake is individually wrapped: the number of cakes listed on the outer packaging tells you nothing about whether each one has its own wrapper. Then choose the portion size you want and check the information on the packaging of the product you’ll actually be serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual wrapping | Look for an explicit statement that the egg cakes are individually wrapped, or check the inner packaging. | I want guests to be able to take a sealed portion without leaving the other cakes out unwrapped. For around 36% of consumers, individual wrapping is the top priority. |
| Allergen information | Check the current label for each variety and keep the product information available at the buffet. | If guests ask about ingredients, I want to be able to check the information for the exact cake being served. Around 29% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Portion size and presentation | Compare the weight per cake and decide whether you want to serve a larger, soft cake or a small, crunchy portion. | I don’t want to serve a cake that’s too large for my dessert table alongside the other bakes. Portion size matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Quantity needed | Check the pack size, how many cakes you need and whether they can be delivered in time for the wedding. | I need to be able to order enough individual portions so I don’t run short on the day. This is the main concern for around 14% of consumers. |
A statement such as ‘12 pieces’ describes the contents of a pack, not necessarily how each egg cake is wrapped.
If individual wrapping is essential, choose a variety that is confirmed as ‘individually wrapped’, or check the inner packaging before ordering a large quantity.
Ingredients vary by variety. Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk, among other ingredients, for Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.
Read the current label for the variety you buy and make sure guests can check the relevant allergen information.
Jumbo lists Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel as ten pieces weighing 155 g, while Bidfood lists a 70 g individually wrapped egg cake. These portions won’t necessarily serve the same purpose on a buffet.
Decide in advance whether the egg cake will be a small part of the dessert table or a separate portion for each guest.
Bolletje Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel is a small, crunchy variety with a milk coating. Jumbo states that the cakes are individually wrapped.
Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken in a 360 g pack with twelve portions.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes in a range of pack sizes, including a pack of four.
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a 360 g pack containing twelve.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken in a pack of twelve.
Not necessarily: the number of pieces or portions doesn’t tell you whether each cake has its own wrapper. Look for an explicit statement that they are ‘individually wrapped’ or check the inner packaging.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed foods should be displayed on the label. Check the packaging of the variety you’re serving and keep the information available to guests.
Check the current label for each variety you choose; ingredients and warnings may differ. Bolletje lists wheat, egg, soya and milk, among other ingredients, for Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.
Follow the storage instructions and check the best-before date on the packaging of the egg cakes you buy. Keep the original packaging too, so the product information is available during the buffet.
