Who are these mini egg cakes for?

Christmas bakers who want to decorate them

You’re looking for a small, soft egg cake that you can top yourself. The weight per piece and the ingredients will help you decide whether it suits your serving plans.

Anyone making lots of small treats

You want individual bites for a platter, classroom, office or Christmas table. In that case, both the number of pieces in the pack and the size of each one matter.

Shoppers checking allergens and storage

You’re serving the cakes to others, so you need to check the current ingredients, allergen warnings and storage instructions before using them.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether you want to decorate them yourself or prefer a ready-finished treat. Then choose a suitable size and check the label for the people you’ll be serving.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Size and quantity Compare the weight per piece and the number of pieces in each pack; ‘mini’ doesn’t mean one standard serving size. For a Christmas table, I want to make lots of similar-sized bites without having to cut them myself. That’s why around 40% of consumers prioritise portion size.
Texture and finish Check whether the egg cake is soft or crisp, and whether it already has a coating or sugar topping. If I want to decorate them myself, I need room for my topping; if I want to serve them as they are, I want to know what’s already on the cake. For around 30% of consumers, the finish is the deciding factor.
Ingredients and storage Read the current label for allergens, ‘may contain’ warnings, the best-before date and storage advice. When I’m baking for others, I need to know whether I can serve the cakes and how to store them until then. Ingredients and storage are top priorities for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all mini egg cakes are the same size

    Albert Heijn lists AH Mini eierkoeken as 28 g per serving and Streeckgenoten Mini brosse eierkoek as approximately 10 g per piece on average. Jumbo lists its mini egg cakes as 25 g per serving and the crisp Bolletje version as approximately 15.5 g per piece. This difference affects how many bites you can get from a pack.

    Compare the number of pieces with the serving size before deciding how many packs you’ll need for the Christmas table.

  • Choosing a finished cake when you want to decorate it yourself

    According to Jumbo’s product information, Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje already have a milk coating and a sprinkling of sugar. That leaves less room for a topping of your own.

    Choose an uncoated soft version if the decoration is the main event; go for a finished crisp cake if you’re happy to serve it as it is.

  • Guessing allergens from the product name

    The small egg cakes covered here list ingredients including egg, wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya. ‘May contain’ warnings vary by product; for example, Albert Heijn lists possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin for Streeckgenoten.

    Check the current packaging before buying, and again before serving if allergens are relevant to the people eating them.

  • Buying ahead without checking the storage instructions

    Storage advice varies by product: Jumbo recommends keeping its mini egg cakes in a cool, dry place, while the Bolletje version should be protected from heat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also notes that the quality of egg cakes can deteriorate during storage.

    Follow the advice on the packaging and seal an opened pack securely until you’re ready to serve.

Brands and product ranges compared

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Mini eierkoeken in a pack of 8, with a serving size of 28 g.

  • The soft egg cakes make a good base for your own toppings.
  • The product information lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten; check the current packaging.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken contains 10 servings of 25 g in a 250 g pack.

  • The soft cakes give you ten individual portions to decorate yourself.
  • The product lists ingredients including egg, gluten, milk and soya; follow the storage advice on the packaging too.

Bolletje

Jumbo sells Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje as 10 individually wrapped pieces in a 155 g pack.

  • The crisp cake with its milk coating can be served without adding your own decoration.
  • The coating and sugar topping make it less neutral as a base for decorating. Check the allergens and protect the product from heat.

Lidl

Lidl lists Sondey Eierkoeken as 12 pieces in a 360 g pack.

  • A regular egg cake is an option if you want to cut it into pieces yourself.
  • If you want ready-to-serve small bites, cutting them yourself takes extra preparation.

ALDI

ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Scharreleierkoeken as 12 pieces in a 360 g pack.

  • You can cut the regular cakes into smaller pieces yourself.
  • Cutting them yourself won’t automatically give you evenly sized bites; check the current ingredients and storage advice before use too.

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Frequently asked questions

Which mini egg cakes can I decorate myself?

A soft, uncoated mini egg cake is better for adding your own toppings than one with a coating already on it. AH Mini eierkoeken and Jumbo Mini Eierkoeken are described as soft versions; Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje are already finished.

Can I serve these egg cakes to someone with a food allergy?

First, check the current label for the specific product, taking into account both the allergens it contains and any ‘may contain’ warnings. The small egg cakes covered here list ingredients including egg, wheat or cereals containing gluten, milk and soya; for Streeckgenoten, Albert Heijn also lists possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.

How should I store egg cakes until I use them for Christmas?

Follow the storage advice on the packaging of the egg cakes you buy. Product guidance varies, from storing them in a cool, dry place or somewhere dry and dark to protecting them from heat; seal an opened pack securely.

Can I use regular egg cakes instead of mini egg cakes?

Yes, if you want to serve larger portions or cut the cakes into pieces yourself. Lidl and ALDI both list regular packs of 12 egg cakes in 360 g; cutting them yourself takes more preparation if you want to make lots of small bites.