If you want to serve or decorate one whole egg cake per guest, look for a pack of 10 or 12: Jumbo lists 10 cakes weighing 300 g in total, while Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl offer packs of 12 weighing 360 g. Mini egg cakes are handy for smaller individual portions. For wholemeal or gluten-free options, check the ingredients and allergen information to make sure they’re suitable for your guests. If baking is the main event, you could make the egg cakes yourself instead.
For a coffee morning, children’s party or dessert table, it helps to count both your guests and the decorations you’re planning. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 standard egg cakes; Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl offer packs of 12.
Ready-made egg cakes make a handy base for filling or decorating. If you’d rather make the batter and bake together, baking from scratch is a separate activity: Allerhande’s recipe serves six and calls for an oven, mixer or food processor, and baking paper.
Before serving, check which ingredients your guests need to avoid. Jumbo’s standard and wholemeal egg cakes list egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten, among other allergens. According to Jumbo, Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s gluten-free egg cakes still contain egg, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame.
First, decide how many whole egg cakes you want to serve or decorate. Then compare the pack size and ingredients with your group’s needs. If making the cakes is the main event, baking them yourself is a separate option.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of whole egg cakes | Compare the number of cakes and total weight with the number of guests or planned creations. Jumbo lists 10 cakes weighing 300 g; Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl each offer 12 weighing 360 g. | If I want to give everyone one whole egg cake, the pack needs to be big enough for the group. Having enough pieces is the main purchasing concern for around 44% of consumers. |
| Portion size and variety | Compare the size and nutritional information per 100 g. Jumbo lists 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g in total, as well as a separate wholemeal option. So the same number of cakes doesn’t necessarily mean the same total weight. | For a platter of smaller bites, I want to be able to choose between minis and whole egg cakes; a wholemeal option may also be important. Around 33% of consumers prioritise portion size or variety. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the pack. For a gluten-free option, also check the other ingredients and make sure there are enough cakes. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know whether the egg cakes I’ve chosen are suitable before serving them. This check is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
A pack may not contain enough whole cakes for the number of guests you’re expecting. For example, Jumbo also lists a gluten-free pack containing just two, alongside the standard packs of 10 or 12 available from the supermarkets mentioned.
Count the whole cakes or individual portions you’ll need, then compare both the number of pieces and the total weight.
According to the label, Jumbo’s wholemeal egg cakes contain wheat, barley and oats, among other ingredients. Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s gluten-free egg cakes still contain egg, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame.
Ask which ingredients matter for your guests, and check the latest allergen information on the pack for every variety you choose.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information says to store the egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn also advises resealing the pack securely after use.
Open only what you need for serving or decorating, and follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought for the rest.
Jumbo’s range includes standard, mini and wholemeal egg cakes.
Albert Heijn lists a standard pack of egg cakes weighing 360 g, with 12 portions.
ALDI lists this brand’s free-range egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Jumbo describes this brand’s egg cakes as gluten-free; the pack contains two cakes weighing 100 g.
Allow one whole egg cake per person if you’re serving them individually or letting everyone decorate one. Jumbo lists a pack of 10 weighing 300 g; Albert Heijn, ALDI and Lidl offer packs of 12 weighing 360 g. If you’d prefer smaller individual portions, compare the mini option and total weight too.
Don’t assume they are: Jumbo’s standard and wholemeal egg cakes list cereals containing gluten. For that guest, choose only a product explicitly labelled gluten-free, and check the pack for other relevant allergens too. For example, according to Jumbo, Gluten Free Bakery Holland’s gluten-free egg cakes contain egg, milk and soya, and may contain nuts and sesame.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack of egg cakes you’re going to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the rules on declaring allergens on food labels. Albert Heijn notes that product information can change when a product is updated. Also look for any statements about ingredients the product may contain.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought and reseal it as directed after use. Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product information says to store the egg cakes in a cool, dry, dark place. Albert Heijn also advises closing the pack securely after use.
Ready-made egg cakes are a good choice when sharing, filling or decorating them is the activity. Make them from scratch if baking is the main event. Allerhande’s recipe serves six, takes 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes in the oven, and requires an oven, mixer or food processor, and baking paper.
