עוגת תפוחים רכה מעדשים אדומים

אופן ההכנה

1. Soak the red lentils for at least 4 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Rinse the soaked lentils thoroughly under running water and drain them very well.
3. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a separate bowl and reserving the yolks for the batter.
4. Transfer the drained lentils to a blender or mixing bowl. Add the egg yolks, maple syrup, avocado oil and applesauce, then blend until completely smooth and creamy.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and baking powder until evenly incorporated.
6. In a clean separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the lentil mixture, taking care not to deflate them so the batter remains light and airy.
8. Grease a 9 × 9-inch (22 × 22 cm) square or circular baking pan with oil and line it with parchment paper.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently shake the pan to spread it evenly.
10. Clean, peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin, equal slices. Arrange the slices in neat rows across the batter to create the characteristic apple-cake or apple-tart look.
11. Sprinkle almond slices into the small spaces between the rows of apples, then brush t