title: Lampet
text: # Lampet
  
  Lampet or lapet (pronounced lappet) is a typical and traditional Batak snack from Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
  
  ## Preparation
  
  This cake is usually shaped like a pyramid and wrapped in banana leaves. The cooking process is not complicated. It starts with rice flour and grated coconut that is not too old. These are mixed together. Following that, grated palm sugar and water is added, turning it into a dough. After flattening the dough it is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until cooked. The process for making this cake is almost like making an ombusombus cake.
  
  