Halal Twist by Hasan
This halal carrot cake with ginger and honey is a cleverly spiced dessert using wholesome ingredients. The ginger gives it a warm, aromatic flavor while the honey adds natural sweetness.
Why This Recipe is Halal
- 100% vegetarian – no meat or animal byproducts
- Uses natural sweeteners like honey instead of alcohol-based flavorings
- All ingredients are plant-based or halal-certified dairy
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
Small swaps make a big difference. Here’s what to look for when you shop.
Gelatin in cream cheese
What to watch for: Some cream cheeses contain non-halal gelatin
The halal solution: Use halal-certified cream cheese or check for microbial/vegetable-based stabilizers
Find halal cream cheese on Amazon →Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
| Ingredient | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| carrots | halal | Vegetable |
| ginger | halal | Plant-based |
| lemon peel | halal | Plant-based |
| eggs | halal | Permitted |
| honey | halal | Natural sweetener |
| cinnamon | halal | Spice |
| dry breadcrumbs | halal | Check for alcohol-free |
| ground hazelnuts | halal | Plant-based |
| cream cheese | questionable | Check for halal certification |
What You’ll Need
- 250g carrots
- 10g ginger
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
- 150g ground hazelnuts
- 150g cream cheese
Let’s Cook
- Clean the carrots and grate them finely
- Add grated ginger and lemon peel
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a springform pan
- Separate the eggs
- Cream egg yolks with 2 tablespoons warm water and the honey
- Add cinnamon and breadcrumbs as well as the carrot mixture and the hazelnuts
- Beat the egg whites until stiff
- Gently fold egg whites into the batter
- Fill the batter into the springform pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes
- Let cool for 20 minutes and then spread with icing
Nutrition, Per Serving
2335.8Calories
255gProtein
443gCarbs
45gFat
131gFiber
232gSugar
57mgSodium
Notes From My Kitchen
- For extra moisture, soak the grated carrots in the honey mixture for 10 minutes before mixing
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing
- Use freshly grated ginger for the most vibrant flavor
Tools That Make It Easier
These are the pieces I reach for every time — tested in my own kitchen.
Springform Pan
Essential for perfect cake release. Look for non-stick options.
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