Who should pay attention to portion size?

Hosts who want to serve smaller portions with coffee

If you want to serve each guest one clearly portioned bite, the weight per cake tells you more than the word ‘mini’ on the packaging.

Shoppers catering for food allergies

If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to check the allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging before serving the egg cakes.

Coffee drinkers who care about texture

If you like to choose a cake to go with your coffee, it makes a difference whether the egg cake is soft, crisp or has a milk coating.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a coffee break, start by choosing your preferred size; then consider the allergens, texture and how many you’ll need for your guests.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Portion size Compare the weight per cake: Albert Heijn lists around 10 g for Streeckgenoten and 28 g for AH Mini egg cakes; Jumbo lists 25 g per mini egg cake. I want to serve each guest one small bite with their coffee, without having to share a larger cake. Portion size is the top priority for around 31% of consumers.
Allergens Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the label before serving the cakes. Checking allergens is the main concern for around 23% of consumers.
Texture and milk coating Choose between soft and crisp, and check the ingredients and storage instructions if there’s a milk coating. With coffee, I want to know in advance whether I’m serving a soft egg cake or a crisp bite. This is the top priority for around 23% of consumers.
Number of cakes and availability Make sure you have enough for your guests, and check the use-by date and availability in store. I want enough cakes for everyone, without finding that a hard-to-get variety is unavailable as the coffee morning approaches. This is the main concern for around 23% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all products labelled ‘mini’ are the same size

    The varieties mentioned here range from around 10 g to 28 g each. So the number of cakes in a pack doesn’t tell you how large each portion is.

    Check the stated portion size or divide the total weight by the number of cakes before choosing.

  • Assuming an egg cake with a milk coating is the same as a soft mini

    The Bolletje variety described by Jumbo is crisp and has a milk coating. Its texture and ingredients are therefore different from those of the soft mini egg cakes mentioned here.

    Choose it if that’s the type of cake you want to serve; don’t compare the weight per cake alone.

  • Relying only on allergen information online

    Ingredient information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergen information is provided on the labels of pre-packed foods.

    Check the current packaging before serving, including any warnings about possible traces if these are relevant to your guests.

  • Forgetting to check where the variety is available

    Albert Heijn lists Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cake as available in store only. That makes it less convenient if you want your shopping delivered.

    Check in good time that you can get the variety you want and that its use-by date works for your coffee occasion.

Brands and varieties to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Mini egg cakes are soft mini egg cakes sold in a pack of eight, with a stated portion size of 28 g according to Albert Heijn.

  • A pack of eight individually portioned cakes could suit a smaller coffee table.
  • The product information lists egg, milk, soya and wheat or cereals containing gluten among the allergens.

Jumbo

Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes are described as ten soft portions weighing 25 g each.

  • Ten individual portions make it easy to match the number of cakes to your guests.
  • According to the product information, they contain egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients.

Streeckgenoten

According to Albert Heijn, the Mini Crisp Egg Cake pack contains ten cakes per 100 g, or around 10 g each.

  • The small size is a good fit if you want to serve each guest a very small, crisp bite.
  • Albert Heijn lists this variety as available in store only. Also check the allergens listed and any warnings about possible traces on the packaging.

Bolletje

According to Jumbo, Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating come as ten individually wrapped cakes weighing around 15.5 g each.

  • The individual wrappers can be handy if you want to serve the cakes separately or take them with you.
  • Their crisp texture and milk coating make these different from soft mini egg cakes; check the ingredients and allergens before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Which mini egg cake is the smallest portion to have with coffee?

Of the varieties mentioned here, Streeckgenoten has the smallest size at around 10 g each. Albert Heijn lists ten cakes per 100 g for this crisp variety; by comparison, Jumbo lists 25 g per soft mini egg cake and Albert Heijn lists 28 g per AH Mini egg cake. Choose according to the bite you actually want to serve.

Should I check the allergens again if I’ve bought the same egg cakes before?

Yes. Check the current packaging of the variety you’ve chosen before serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergen information is shown on the label; also look for warnings about possible traces if these are relevant to your guests.

How should I store mini egg cakes until my coffee morning?

Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the variety you buy. Albert Heijn says to store AH Mini egg cakes in a cool, dry place and close the packaging securely after use; Jumbo says to store its mini egg cakes in a dry, dark place. Keep the Bolletje variety with milk coating away from heat, as stated in the product information.

Are regular egg cakes from Lidl or ALDI similar to these minis?

Not without checking the size: the product information mentioned for Lidl and ALDI is for regular egg cakes sold in packs of twelve. For a coffee portion, compare the weight per cake and check the current packaging before choosing them as an alternative to a mini.