Who are these pack sizes suitable for?

Host with 10 to 12 guests

If you want to offer each guest an individual egg cake, check the number of cakes in the pack. Jumbo lists 10, while Heerlijck Banket at ALDI lists 12. One pack of 10 won’t be enough for 12 guests if everyone wants one.

Party planner serving several snacks

If you’re also putting out other treats, Jumbo’s standard pack of 10 egg cakes may be enough. Choose the quantity based on how many guests are likely to have one.

Host catering for guests with allergies

Check the label on the pack you’re serving. The Jumbo egg cakes and Bolletje’s Brosse Egg Cake described here list egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients. The allergens listed vary by product.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide how many individual egg cakes you want to serve, then check which pack suits your needs in terms of ingredients and when you plan to buy it.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should pay particular attention?
Number of individual cakes Count the guests who are likely to have an egg cake and compare that number with the number of cakes in the pack. If I want to give every guest an egg cake, the pack needs to contain enough individual cakes. Around 40% of consumers prioritise having enough portions.
Ingredients and allergens Read the label on the pack you buy, and check the ingredients and allergens again before serving. When guests with allergies are coming, I want to know which egg cakes I can put out. For around 30% of consumers, checking allergens comes first.
Suitable quantity and availability Choose the number of cakes to suit the other snacks, and check the offer dates and local availability if you’re buying as part of a promotion. I don’t want to rely on an offer that has ended or be left with lots of cakes. For around 30% of consumers, the main priority is finding a suitable quantity they can buy in time.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a pack without counting the cakes

    The weight won’t tell you how many guests can each have an individual egg cake. The Jumbo and Heerlijck Banket packs at ALDI described here contain 10 and 12 cakes respectively.

    Plan for the expected number of people and check the number of cakes on the pack.

  • Assuming a shop offer means it will be in stock at Halloween

    The Lidl listing mentions an in-store offer running from 5 to 11 October; this doesn’t confirm that it will be in stock for Halloween on 31 October.

    Check the offer dates and local availability again before planning to buy this pack for your party.

    If the offer has ended, you may need to make an extra trip to the shop.

  • Assuming wholemeal means less sugar

    Jumbo lists 33,6 g of sugars per 100 g for its wholemeal egg cakes, compared with 31,2 g per 100 g for the standard version described here. The wholemeal version also lists several allergens.

    Compare the nutrition information and allergens for the exact versions you’re considering.

  • Relying only on online product information

    Albert Heijn says that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change.

    Before serving, read the label on the pack you actually bought, especially if a guest has an allergy.

Brands and own-label options to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a standard pack of 10 egg cakes and a 300 g wholemeal version.

  • The standard pack lists both 10 cakes and a weight of 300 g, making it easier to plan how many treats you’ll have.
  • Check the allergens for each version. In the Jumbo listings described here, the wholemeal version contains more sugars per 100 g than the standard version.

Heerlijck Banket

ALDI Netherlands lists free-range egg cakes by Heerlijck Banket in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.

  • The listed quantity makes this pack a good option if you want to put out 12 individual cakes.
  • ALDI directs shoppers to its stores to buy them, so check local availability when you shop.

Lidl

The Lidl listing described here is for a pack of 12 egg cakes.

  • Twelve individual cakes are a good fit if you’re planning one for each of 12 guests.
  • The listing says they’re available in store from 5 to 11 October; check what’s available again if you’re shopping for 31 October.

Bolletje

Bolletje describes a Soft Egg Cake and a version with a milk coating and cinnamon, giving you a different flavour or texture to choose from.

  • The versions described give you a choice of flavours alongside the standard packs mentioned above.
  • Check the number of cakes before counting on them for a group. Bolletje lists egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients, for these versions.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn has an egg cake category where you can browse different packs.

  • The category is a useful starting point for comparing current pack information.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredient, nutrition and allergen information can change; check the label on the pack you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes do I need for a Halloween party?

First, work out how many guests are likely to have an egg cake and how many you want to offer each person. Jumbo lists a pack of 10, while Heerlijck Banket at ALDI lists a pack of 12. If you’re expecting more people than there are cakes in one pack, plan to buy more than one.

Should I check the label if guests have allergies?

Yes. Check the allergens on the pack you’re actually serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling requirements for prepacked foods. The Jumbo egg cakes described here list egg, cereals containing gluten, milk and soya, among other ingredients.

Does a wholemeal egg cake contain less sugar?

Not necessarily: Jumbo lists 33,6 g of sugars and 3,9 g of fibre per 100 g for its wholemeal version, compared with 31,2 g of sugars and 1,4 g of fibre per 100 g for the standard version described here. If this difference matters to you, compare the nutrition information on the exact packs you’re considering.

How should I store egg cakes until the party?

Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the pack you buy. For Jumbo Egg Cakes 10 Pieces, the listed advice is to store them in a cool, dry, dark place; check the date on the side of the pack.

Can I plan to buy Lidl’s pack of 12 for Halloween?

Only if you confirm that the pack is available when you shop. The Lidl listing described here mentions an in-store offer running from 5 to 11 October, which doesn’t confirm that it will be in stock for Halloween on 31 October.