Halal Twist by Hasan
This incredibly moist halal chocolate cake uses mayonnaise as its secret ingredient for richness. A perfect dessert for celebrations or everyday indulgence, ready in just 35 minutes!
Why This Recipe is Halal
- Vegetarian ingredients mean no halal meat concerns
- All dairy ingredients can be substituted with halal-certified alternatives
- No alcohol or pork-derived ingredients
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Mayonnaise
What to watch for: Some brands may contain non-halal ingredients like alcohol-based flavorings.
The halal solution: Use halal-certified mayonnaise or make your own with halal ingredients.
Find halal certified mayonnaise on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| flour | halal | Plant-based |
| sugar | halal | Plant-based |
| baking soda | halal | Chemical leavener |
| cocoa powder | halal | Plant-based |
| salt | halal | Mineral |
| mayonnaise | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| water | halal | Pure |
| vanilla | questionable | Check for alcohol content |
| instant chocolate pudding mix | questionable | Check for gelatin or non-halal additives |
| cool whip | questionable | Check for halal certification |
| milk | halal | Dairy |
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup halal-certified mayonnaise
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 package halal instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 container halal whipped topping
- 1 cup milk
Let’s Cook
- Mix all cake ingredients till well blended.
- Bake in 2 greased round cake pans in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- While cake cools, mix filling and spread between cooled cake rounds.
- Frost with grandmas fudge frosting.
- Must refrigerate if serving with pudding filling.
Nutrition, Per Serving
Notes From My Kitchen
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and even baking.
- For extra moist cake, brush each layer with simple syrup before frosting.
- Always check labels for halal certification when buying pre-made ingredients.
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Stand Mixer
Makes blending cake batter effortless and ensures even mixing.
perfect for Eid celebrationsCake Pans
Non-stick pans ensure easy release of your halal cake.
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