Chocolate & Arretjescake factory Magdalena - Zutphen

Always wanted to know how artisan chocolate is made? Then pay a visit to the Magdalena Chocolate & Arretjescake Factory in Zutphen during your cycle route. The passion for good food and drink is celebrated here every day, especially chocolate. The chocolate workshop is all about seeing, smelling and tasting all the goodies produced here. Handmade chocolates, prepared with pure ingredients and no preservatives.

The love for the craft and the past of chocolate, has ensured that plenty of Arretjescake is made in Zutphen. Originally a primal Dutch recipe with dark chocolate, but at Magdalena they know how to create their own surprising variations of it.

Feel free to drop by to see how the chocolatiers come up with their delicious and creative creations. They are happy to tell you all about it and lovingly demonstrate their passion for the craft.

What is Arretjescake?
To make this cake, you don't even have to bake. The typically Dutch recipe originally consists of butter, egg or milk, biscuits and (melted) chocolate. Mix it all together, leave it to set in the fridge and then you are good to go. The basic recipe became nationally known thanks to the cartoon character Arretje Nof, from the series of books published in 1926 by the Nederlandse Olie Fabriek (translated: the Dutch Oil Factory, abbreviated the N.O.F. and predecessor of today's Calvé) for advertising purposes.