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!

Serves 1 pan Time 35mins Status Halal with Notes

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
flourhalalPlant-based
sugarhalalPlant-based
baking sodahalalChemical leavener
cocoa powderhalalPlant-based
salthalalMineral
mayonnaisequestionableCheck for halal certification
waterhalalPure
vanillaquestionableCheck for alcohol content
instant chocolate pudding mixquestionableCheck for gelatin or non-halal additives
cool whipquestionableCheck for halal certification
milkhalalDairy

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

  1. Mix all cake ingredients till well blended.
  2. Bake in 2 greased round cake pans in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
  3. Cool completely.
  4. While cake cools, mix filling and spread between cooled cake rounds.
  5. Frost with grandmas fudge frosting.
  6. Must refrigerate if serving with pudding filling.
Halal Chocolate Cake slice with rich frosting - halal dessert recipe
Halal Chocolate Cake slice with rich frosting – halal dessert recipe

Nutrition, Per Serving

3987.2Calories
245gProtein
1306gCarbs
260gFat
106gFiber
369gSugar
205mgSodium

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 celebrations

Cake Pans

Non-stick pans ensure easy release of your halal cake.

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ingredient

Halal Mayonnaise

Essential for moist cake texture

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tool

Stand Mixer

Perfect for cake batter

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ingredient

Alcohol-Free Vanilla

Halal-approved flavoring

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equipment

Cake Decorating Set

For beautiful halal cake presentation

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