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Name: Authentic Mielzoufe (Luxembourgish Honey Cake)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Luxembourg
Ingredients: *For the Honey Sponge Cake:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g); 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup honey (250g); ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g); ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick / 113g), melted; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; ½ cup whole milk (120ml), at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; *For the Soaking Syrup:**; ½ cup water (120ml); ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65g); 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon rum or brandy (optional, for authentic flavor); *For the Cream Filling:**; 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480ml), very cold; ½ cup powdered sugar (60g), sifted; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for a hint of color/flavor); *For Garnish (Optional):**; ½ cup toasted hazelnuts or almonds, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Mielzoufe

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Western Europe

A rich and sweet Luxembourgish honey cake, often made with layers of honey-soaked cake and cream filling.

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