If you want to set out one cake per guest
With a pack of 8 or 10 soft mini egg cakes, you can match the number of cakes to your guest list in advance.
Which option is right for you?
If you want to hand out snacks individually
An individually wrapped cake can be handy for taking with you or for a buffet where guests help themselves. Bolletje’s crisp version with a milk coating is individually wrapped.
If you need to consider guests’ allergies
Check the ingredients and any may-contain warnings on the actual pack. The varieties mentioned contain different allergens, including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten.
What should you look for when buying?
Soft mini egg cakes
Choose these: if you want to give every guest a soft egg cake and count out the portions in advance.
The trade-off: the Albert Heijn and Jumbo packs mentioned are multipacks, not individually wrapped cakes.
Individually wrapped crisp cakes
Choose these: if serving individually or taking them with you is your priority.
The trade-off: Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating are crisp and have a milk coating; they are not a like-for-like replacement for a soft mini egg cake, as the texture and ingredients differ.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and guest list | Compare the number of cakes and the weight per cake. Albert Heijn lists 8 cakes at 28 g each, while Jumbo lists 10 portions at 25 g each. | If I’m setting out one cake per guest, I want to know whether the pack has enough. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion sizes. |
| Number of packs | Count how many cakes you need and how many packs that means; also check that the size you choose is suitable. | For a larger guest list, I want to be able to plan based on the number of cakes per pack. Around 29% of consumers prioritise how many portions they get from a pack. |
| Allergens | Check both the ingredients and any may-contain warnings on the current label. | If a guest has an allergy, I need to be able to check which cake I can serve. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Serving and heat | Check whether the cakes are individually wrapped and follow the storage instructions, especially for a product with a milk coating. | For a buffet, I want to be able to set out individual cakes easily and keep them protected. Around 14% of consumers prioritise convenience. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing a regular pack with mini egg cakes
ALDI and Lidl both list packs of 12 egg cakes with a total weight of 360 g. That’s a different serving format from the mini varieties mentioned here.
Check the number of cakes, the total weight and the weight per cake before choosing a pack for your guest list.
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Relying on the product name alone when checking for allergens
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten in their mini egg cakes. Other cakes mentioned may also carry may-contain warnings.
Check the label on the pack you’re actually serving, and make it clear to guests which pack goes with each type of cake.
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Leaving cakes with a milk coating uncovered
Bolletje recommends protecting its crisp egg cakes with a milk coating from heat.
Keep the pack protected and only put out as many cakes at a time as you plan to serve.
Brands and product ranges compared
Albert Heijn
AH Mini Egg Cakes are soft mini egg cakes in a pack of 8, with 28 g per portion.
- The number of cakes makes it easy to plan one per guest.
- The product lists ingredients including egg, milk, soya, lactose and cereals containing gluten; check the current label.
Jumbo
Jumbo Mini Egg Cakes contain 10 portions of 25 g.
- Each pack contains 10 portions, making it easy to serve one per guest.
- The product information lists ingredients including egg, gluten, milk, soya and wheat.
Bolletje
Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with Milk Coating contain 10 individually wrapped crisp cakes in a 155 g pack.
- The individual wrapping makes them suitable for serving one at a time.
- These are not soft mini egg cakes. Bolletje recommends protecting the product from heat; check the allergens on the label.
Streeckgenoten
Albert Heijn lists Streeckgenoten Mini Crisp Egg Cakes as 10 cakes per 100 g.
- An option if you want to hand out smaller, crisp cakes individually.
- Albert Heijn lists these as available in store only and warns that they may contain traces of nuts, sesame and lupin.
Heerlijck Banket bij ALDI
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
- You can count out the number of cakes in advance.
- This is a regular size, not the mini variety mentioned here.
Lidl
Lidl lists egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
- The pack contains 12 cakes if you don’t need a mini size.
- This listing is for a regular size and is marked as available in store only.
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Frequently asked questions
How many mini egg cakes do I need for a garden party?
First decide how many cakes you want to offer per guest, then count the number in each pack. Albert Heijn lists 8 mini egg cakes, Jumbo 10 and Streeckgenoten 10. If you’re serving other snacks too, you can decide whether one cake per guest works for your plans.
Can I serve mini egg cakes to guests with allergies?
Check the current label for each guest and each pack before deciding. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo varieties mentioned list ingredients including egg, milk, soya and cereals containing gluten; some other cakes also carry warnings about possible traces.
How should I store egg cakes during a warm garden party?
Follow the instructions on the pack and only put the cakes out when you’re ready to serve them. Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry place, Jumbo says to keep them dry and in a dark place, and Bolletje recommends protecting its crisp variety with a milk coating from heat.
Where can I find allergen information on a pack of egg cakes?
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces on the pack. According to the Dutch Ondernemersplein, allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods; Your Europe says they must be clearly highlighted in the ingredients list.