Halal Twist by Hasan
This halal one-bowl pound cake is moist, buttery, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a firm cake that holds its shape well for decorating or serving plain.
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Vegetarian ingredients — no meat or animal-derived products that require halal certification.
- All dairy ingredients (butter, yogurt) are permissible in halal diets when sourced from halal-certified producers.
- No alcohol or haram additives used in this recipe.
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Butter and yogurt
What to watch for: Dairy products may contain non-halal enzymes or additives.
The halal solution: Use halal-certified butter and yogurt to ensure compliance.
Find halal certified butter on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| all-purpose flour | halal | Plant-based ingredient |
| sugar | halal | Plant-based ingredient |
| salt | halal | Mineral |
| baking soda | halal | Chemical leavener |
| lemon rind | halal | Plant-based ingredient |
| vanilla | halal | Plant-based extract |
| butter | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| yogurt | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| eggs | halal | Permissible animal product |
What You’ll Need
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup yogurt
- 4 eggs
Let’s Cook
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease and flour a tube or bundt pan.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and blend at low speed.
- Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until top springs back when touched lightly in center.
- Cool in pan for about 15 minutes then remove and cool completely on rack.
- Serve plain or glaze if you like.
Nutrition, Per Serving
456.6Calories
32gProtein
164gCarbs
15gFat
11gFiber
63gSugar
20mgSodium
Notes From My Kitchen
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients — they blend more evenly.
- Check your butter and yogurt for halal certification to ensure compliance.
- This cake freezes well — wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Bundt Pan
Perfect for creating beautiful cake shapes.
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