##  [Meraner Cake](/recipe/meraner-cake)

  Posted by Pia on 4 Nov 2026

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     ![The original recipe, slowly fading and showing signs of regular use.](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_512x288_focal_point_webp/public/2026-11/IMG_3972_0.jpg.webp?h=595f50a9&itok=M1stAmtf)

An old favorite from our ancient, disintegrating recipe book. This cake is loved by all and can easily be made dairy-free.

Serves:

8

Prep time:

15 minutes

Cook time:

65 minutes

Recipe Category

[Dessert](/recipe-category/dessert)

Cuisine

[Swiss](/cuisine/swiss)

Ingredients

200 g sugar (3/4 cup)

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of cinnamon (tip of a knife)

200 g ground hazelnuts

150 g dark/Crémant chocolate, chopped

300 g spelt flour

2.5 tsp baking powder

200 g butter, melted and cooled (or 3/4 cup oil)

4 eggs, beaten

2.5 dl (about 1 cup) strong coffee

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together to form a cake batter.

Pour into a 30 cm (12-inch) long loaf pan.

Bake on the lowest oven rack at approximately 200°C (400°F) for about 65 minutes.