Choose a mini egg cake for an afternoon of baking Dutch spiced biscuits based on its weight per piece, not just because it’s labelled ‘mini’. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the three options covered here weigh around 10 g, 25 g or 28 g each. A smaller piece can be handy if there are also spiced biscuits on the table, while a larger one works better as a snack on its own. An egg cake is not a substitute for any ingredients in Allerhande’s spiced biscuit recipe. If allergies are a concern, check the latest packaging too.
If there are also pepernoten or kruidnoten on the table while you’re baking, the weight of each egg cake could make all the difference. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the mini sizes covered here range from around 10 g to 28 g each.
If you’re baking with a group, it’s useful to know how many pieces are in each pack. Albert Heijn lists eight AH Mini egg cakes and ten Streeckgenoten Mini crisp egg cakes; Jumbo lists ten Mini egg cakes.
The product information for these three mini varieties lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya and wheat or cereals containing gluten. Streeckgenoten also warns that the product may contain traces of nuts, sesame and lupin. Check the full details on the current packaging before serving.
For an afternoon of baking, compare the weight of each cake first. Then check whether the pack size and ingredients suit everyone who’ll be eating them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per piece | Compare the portion size or divide the net weight by the number of pieces. Albert Heijn lists Streeckgenoten at around 10 g per piece and AH at 28 g per portion; Jumbo lists 25 g per portion. | If there are already kruidnoten on the table while I’m baking, I’d like to have a small cake alongside them. Around 42% of consumers prioritise the smallest piece size. |
| Number of pieces | Check how many cakes are in the pack and whether the product you want is available in store or online too. | When baking with a group, I want to know in advance how many individual cakes I can hand out; around 33% of consumers put ease of sharing first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging. | If someone eating with us has an issue with certain ingredients or traces, I want to be able to check the full label. Around 25% of consumers make this their first priority. |
According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the options covered here range from around 10 g to 28 g each. The name alone won’t tell you how much each cake weighs.
Compare the net weight, number of pieces and stated portion size. If only the total weight is given, work out the weight per piece.
Allerhande’s spiced biscuit recipe uses ingredients including butter, sugar, speculaas spices, self-raising flour and milk; mini egg cakes aren’t on the ingredients list.
Buy the recipe ingredients separately and enjoy mini egg cakes as a snack while you bake, unless you’re following another recipe that specifically calls for them.
The mini egg cakes covered here contain several allergens. Streeckgenoten’s product information also warns that the product may contain traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.
Read the full allergen and traces information on the current packaging before serving or eating a cake.
A small piece doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about its nutritional value. The Voedingscentrum points out that the way a snack looks doesn’t tell you what’s in it.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion if the ingredients and nutritional value are important to your choice.
Albert Heijn lists AH Mini egg cakes in packs of eight, with a portion size of 28 g.
Jumbo lists its Mini egg cakes as ten 25 g portions in a 250 g pack.
Albert Heijn lists Streeckgenoten Mini crisp egg cakes in a 100 g pack of ten: around 10 g each.
Bolletje describes its Crisp Egg Cake and cinnamon variety as crisp snacks.
Not as a direct substitute for the ingredients in Allerhande’s spiced biscuit recipe. It uses ingredients including butter, sugar, speculaas spices, self-raising flour and milk. If you like, enjoy a mini egg cake as a snack while you bake.
Based on Albert Heijn’s listing of 100 g per ten pieces, Streeckgenoten Mini crisp egg cakes weigh around 10 g each. Jumbo lists its Mini egg cakes at 25 g per portion, while Albert Heijn lists AH Mini egg cakes at 28 g per portion. Streeckgenoten’s cakes are crisp rather than soft.
Read the full allergen information on the current packaging. Product information for the AH, Jumbo and Streeckgenoten varieties covered here lists egg, milk, soya and wheat or cereals containing gluten. Streeckgenoten also mentions possible traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal it securely after use. Albert Heijn says to store AH Mini egg cakes in a cool, dry place; Jumbo says to store its Mini egg cakes in a dry, dark place.
