Cake bakers who also use whole biscuits
If you need whole biscuits for decoration as well as crumbs, count them before choosing a pack. The sheet cake recipe from Lotus Bakeries Nederland uses 75 g of biscuit crumbs and 14 whole biscuits.
Which pack size is right for you?
Bakers who want to keep some biscuits for later
If you bake on different occasions, separate inner packets let you keep some of the biscuits sealed. Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists, among other options, a pack of 3 × 125 g and packs containing individually wrapped twin packs.
Anyone who wants to hand out individual portions
If you want to save biscuits for lunchboxes or snacks on the go after baking, check how the pack is divided. Jumbo describes a Lotus Biscoff XL pack containing ten bags of two biscuits.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start by checking how many whole biscuits and how much crumb your recipe calls for. Then decide whether you’d prefer to store the rest in sealed inner packets, as twin packs or in one larger pack.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Best suited to |
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| Whole biscuits and crumbs | Count the whole biscuits and work out how many grams of crumbs you need. The Lotus Bakeries Nederland sheet cake uses 14 biscuits and 75 g of crumbs. | If I’m decorating my cake with whole biscuits and making crumbs too, I don’t want to run short halfway through. For around 42% of consumers, having enough for the recipe comes first. |
| Portions and storage | Check how many inner packets there are and how many biscuits each portion contains; seal any opened biscuits securely. | If I’m only using some of the biscuits for the cake, I want to keep the rest sealed or be able to hand them out easily. Around 33% of consumers prioritise how the pack is portioned. |
| Quantity for later | Compare the total weight in grams and check how to store an opened pack. | If I’m baking several times or need plenty of crumbs, I want enough biscuits in one purchase. Around 25% of consumers put quantity first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a multipack is the same as a large baking pack
A multipack may be convenient because it’s divided into inner packets, without having the largest total quantity.
Compare both details: Albert Heijn lists the Lotus Biscoff Mega Pack as three 125 g packs, while ALDI lists Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas in a 600 g pack.
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Using speculoos spread instead of biscuits for decoration
A recipe that calls for whole biscuits and crumbs can’t get them from a jar of spread. The Lotus Bakeries Nederland sheet cake recipe uses spread, crumbs and whole biscuits separately.
Check which of these ingredients your recipe calls for before leaving out the biscuits.
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Assuming the allergens from the product name
Wheat and soya are listed for the classic Lotus Biscoff biscuits described here. The product name alone is no substitute for the information on the pack you choose.
Before use, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the product before.
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Not sealing an opened pack properly
If you use the biscuits over several baking sessions, how you store them will affect their quality.
Voedingscentrum recommends storing speculaas in a cool, dry, dark place and keeping it well sealed. Only open another inner packet when you need it.
Brands and ranges to consider
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists classic biscuits in several pack formats, including 3 × 125 g packs and individually wrapped twin packs.
- You can choose a format for separate baking sessions or for handing out biscuits.
- Wheat and soya are listed for the classic biscuits described here; check the label if you need to take allergens into account. Speculoos spread is no substitute for whole biscuits used for decoration.
AH
Albert Heijn lists AH Bakkers speculaas in a 600 g pack, AH Speculaas brokken in a 375 g pack and AH Mini speculaasjes in a 125 g pack in its speculaas range.
- The different pack sizes and biscuit shapes give you options to compare with your cake recipe.
- For each pack you’re considering, check the ingredients, allergens and how many biscuits you can use for decoration.
Biscotto
ALDI Nederland lists Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas in a 600 g pack containing 48 biscuits.
- The listed weight and biscuit count can help you plan for several baking sessions.
- Check how the pack is divided if you want to keep some portions unopened, and read the current label for allergen information.
Speculaas for cake on Joybuy
Compare these biscuits with the quantity you need for crumbs or decoration. For both packs, check how they’re divided if you want to keep some biscuits separate for another baking session.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies 8 pcs, 200 g
Consider these biscuits if you’re looking for speculaas to make crumbs and want to keep some portions for later. The product name lists 8 pcs and 200 g; check the exact pack format and biscuit count before relying on individual portions or whole biscuits for decoration.
Before use, read the allergen information on the current packaging.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas 450 g
A pack to consider if you need 450 g of speculaas for crumbs or several baking sessions. Check how many whole biscuits your recipe calls for and whether the pack is divided into separate portions if you want to keep some sealed.
Before use, read the allergen information on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Which pack should I choose if my cake needs both crumbs and whole biscuits?
Choose a pack with a total quantity and number of whole biscuits that suit your recipe. For example, the Lotus Bakeries Nederland sheet cake recipe uses 75 g of crumbs and 14 whole biscuits; inner packets are handy if you want to keep some biscuits for later.
Are twin packs useful if I also want biscuits for lunchboxes?
Yes, if portioning them in advance matters to you. Jumbo describes a Lotus Biscoff XL pack containing ten bags of two biscuits; also check that the total quantity is right for your baking recipe.
How should I store leftover speculaas after baking?
Store the biscuits in a cool, dry, dark place and keep them well sealed, as recommended by Voedingscentrum. Leave unopened inner packets sealed until you need the biscuits.
Should I check the pack label for allergen information?
Yes, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before using the biscuits. Wheat and soya are listed for the classic Lotus Biscoff biscuits described here; don’t rely on the product name or a pack you bought previously.