Home bakers making one cake
If you’re adding stroopwafels to the mixture and using them as a topping, first check how many your recipe calls for. Koopmans’ stroopwafel cake uses four wafels, so a pack of eight leaves you with four spare.
Which pack is right for you?
Families decorating wafels together
If you want to give everyone a whole wafel, the number of pieces matters more than the pack weight alone. Jumbo’s decorating recipe uses eight stroopwafels for four people.
Bakers who check the label
Compare ingredients and nutritional information before choosing a larger pack. If you have an allergy, the current label is what matters: the standard varieties reviewed list ingredients including wheat, milk or soya.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the number of whole wafels you need. Then consider how you’ll use them, check the label and think about what you can store after baking.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
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| Number of wafels | Count the wafels needed for the recipe and any topping, then compare that number with the quantity in the pack. | If I’m making one cake, I don’t want lots of wafels left over. Around 31% of consumers prioritise buying the right amount for a recipe. |
| Whole or broken into pieces | Decide whether you want whole wafels to decorate or whether you’ll break them up for a cake or dessert. | If we’re decorating together, I need whole wafels to hand out. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this use. |
| Ingredients and nutritional information | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label; compare the nutritional values of similar products per 100 g. | If ingredients are the deciding factor for me, I’ll only choose after reading the pack. Around 19% of consumers prioritise this label information. |
| Leftover wafels | Consider whether you’ll use the rest for another baking session and whether you can seal the opened pack properly. | I want to keep wafels for next time without leaving them unused for too long. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the pack weight
Recipes often specify a number of wafels. Koopmans uses four for its stroopwafel cake, while Jumbo’s decorating recipe uses eight wafels for four people.
Count how many pieces you need before choosing a pack; then consider whether you’ll use the remaining wafels too.
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Assuming the ingredients are the same
Standard stroopwafels can have different ingredients and allergen information. Similar pack sizes don’t tell you anything about this.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the pack you’re actually using, especially if allergens are a concern.
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Leaving an opened pack out
Wafels that aren’t sealed properly can lose their quality.
Seal the pack carefully after use and store it in a cool, dry, dark place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum for biscuits.
Brands to compare
Daelmans
Albert Heijn lists a Daelmans pack containing 10 stroopwafels and weighing 290 g. You can compare this size with the number of wafels your baking recipe calls for.
- With a pack of 10, you’ll still have some left for another use after making Koopmans’ cake recipe, which needs four wafels.
- If you have allergies, check the current label for ingredients.
AH
Albert Heijn lists an own-brand pack containing 8 stroopwafels and weighing 310 g. You can compare it with a recipe that calls for a limited number of wafels.
- Eight pieces match the number used in Jumbo’s decorating recipe for four people.
- The variety listed contains ingredients including wheat, milk and soya. Check the current label if allergens are relevant to your choice.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a butter variety weighing 468 g with 12 portions. If your recipe calls for whole wafels, also compare the number of pieces in the pack.
- The listed portion count can help you plan for several occasions.
- The product information lists allergens including wheat, milk and soya.
PLUS Korenlanders
PLUS lists a 400 g pack of butter stroopwafels. If your recipe specifies a number of pieces, check how many wafels are in the pack too.
- The listed weight makes it possible to compare this pack with other sizes.
- PLUS lists wheat and milk and also warns that other allergens may be present; check the packaging.
Sondey
Lidl lists 12 stroopwafels weighing 480 g for this butter variety. It’s a size to consider if you’re baking for several occasions.
- The pack of 12 is easy to compare with recipes that call for whole wafels.
- Check the allergen information on the packaging before using the wafels.
Stroopwafels for baking and decorating
These packs of eight and ten stroopwafels are handy when measuring out wafels for one cake or a decorating activity. Before choosing, consider how many you’d like to have left over.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
A pack of eight matches the quantity in Jumbo’s decorating recipe for four people. You’ll have some left over for Koopmans’ cake recipe, which uses four wafels; if you have allergies, check the current label.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
With ten pieces, you can measure out what you need for one cake or a decorating activity, with the option of having some wafels left over. If you have allergies, check the current label and seal the pack carefully after use.
Frequently asked questions
How many stroopwafels do I need for a stroopwafel cake?
Koopmans’ stroopwafel cake with whipped cream recipe uses four stroopwafels: two in the mixture and two on top. Check your own recipe before choosing a pack, as the quantity you need may vary.
Is a pack of twelve useful for decorating stroopwafels together?
You’ll have some pieces left over if you follow Jumbo’s decorating recipe, which uses eight whole stroopwafels for four people. Decide in advance whether you’ll use the remaining wafels later.
How should I store an opened pack of stroopwafels?
Seal the pack carefully and store it in a cool, dry, dark place. This follows the Voedingscentrum’s storage advice for biscuits; also follow the instructions on the packaging.
What should I look for if I’m allergic to wheat or milk?
Before use, read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging. The standard varieties reviewed list ingredients including wheat and milk; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens which must be declared should be clearly indicated in the ingredients list.