Chocolate Lentil Cake

Ingredients

• ½ cup (125 mL) dry split red lentils, rinsed
• 1½ cup (375 mL) water
• ¾ cup (175 mL) quick-cooking oatmeal
• ¾ cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (175 mL) brown sugar, packed
• 1¾ cup (425 mL) all purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 3.9 oz (110 g) packaged instant chocolate pudding
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) almond extract
• 1 2/3 cups (400 mL) boiling water