For a small Valentine’s Day get-together, packs of 10 to 12 egg cakes are a practical place to start: Jumbo lists packs of 10, while ALDI lists a pack of 12. Then choose the size and variety that suit your guests. If you need a gluten-free option, choose one that is explicitly labelled as such and check the label on the actual pack.
You want to hand out individual cakes without too much preparation. Jumbo lists packs of 10, while ALDI lists 12 free-range egg cakes from Heerlijck Banket. Compare the quantity with the size of your group, and check the net weight too.
You want to choose the right variety for each guest. Jumbo and Albert Heijn list wholemeal egg cakes; Albert Heijn also lists a separate gluten-free variety. Check the label, ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose.
Choose between regular cakes, mini egg cakes or a crisp variety to share. Jumbo lists mini egg cakes, while Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as crisp. Check the ingredients of the specific variety too.
Think about who the egg cakes are for and how many individual portions you want to hand out. Then compare the sizes and read the label on your chosen variety before serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portions | Compare the number of cakes with the net weight: Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes weighing 300 g and 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g; ALDI lists 12 weighing 360 g. | If I’m putting something out for a group, I want enough individual cakes to hand round. Around 40% of consumers prioritise the number of portions available to share. |
| Allergens and variety | Read the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack; if you need a gluten-free option, check that the specific variety is labelled as such. | If a guest has a specific dietary requirement, I don’t want to assume that every egg cake is suitable. For around 30% of consumers, suitability for their guests is the most important factor. |
| Size and texture | Choose between regular and mini egg cakes, or look specifically for a variety described as crisp; if you choose minis, compare the total contents too. | I sometimes prefer smaller cakes for handing out, while texture matters more for a different get-together. Around 20% of consumers choose primarily based on size or texture. |
| Picking them up with your shopping | Check whether the variety you want is available when you do your shopping, and look at the pack information in store. | If I want to pick everything up in one shop, the pack I want needs to be available at the time. Convenience when shopping is the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
The same number of cakes can have a different total weight: Jumbo lists 10 regular egg cakes weighing 300 g and 10 mini egg cakes weighing 250 g.
Compare the number of cakes and the net weight with the number of people sharing them.
Bolletje says its Brosse Eierkoek and cinnamon variety contain, among other things, egg, cereals containing gluten, milk, wheat and soya.
Ask which dietary requirements you need to consider, and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose before serving the cakes.
Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information may change.
Use the product page to compare varieties, but check the label on the actual pack when you buy or receive it.
A wholemeal egg cake and an explicitly labelled gluten-free egg cake meet different needs; one label does not mean the other applies too.
If you need a gluten-free option, choose one that is clearly labelled as such and check its label too.
Jumbo lists regular egg cakes, mini egg cakes and a wholemeal variety.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket Free-Range Egg Cakes in a pack of 12 weighing 360 g.
Albert Heijn lists regular and wholemeal egg cakes, as well as a separate variety labelled gluten-free.
Bolletje lists a Brosse Eierkoek and a Brosse Eierkoek Kaneel.
Lidl has a product listing for egg cakes.
Start with the number of people sharing them and compare that with the number of individual cakes in the pack. Jumbo lists packs of 10, while ALDI lists a pack of 12; check the net weight too if you’re comparing regular and mini egg cakes.
No, don’t assume that applies to the whole category. Albert Heijn lists a separate variety labelled gluten-free, while Bolletje lists cereals containing gluten in its Brosse Eierkoek. Always check the label of the specific variety you choose.
Check the ingredients, allergens, net contents, best-before date and any storage instructions. This is especially important if you’re buying for several guests or need a specific variety.
Follow the instructions on the pack. Jumbo says to store its wholemeal egg cakes in a dry, dark place; check the instructions for any other variety.
