Mini Pineapple Bundt Cakes

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   Position an oven rack in the lower 13 of the oven.

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   Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).

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   Butter and flour a mini Bundt pan and set aside.

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   To make the Cakes:

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   Add the pineapple in a food processor.

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   Pulse until coarsely chopped.

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   Over medium-high heat, mix together the chopped pineapple, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, sugar, and butter In a 10-inch nonstick skillet.

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   Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring once a while.

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   Cook until the liquid evaporates and the mixture starts to brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

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    Spoon the pineapple mixture into the prepared pan.

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    Add the egg whites, water, vegetable oil, almond extract, cake mix, and 23 cup pineapple juice.

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    Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes with an electric hand mixer until well and evenly mixed.

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    Pour the batter over the cooked pineapple.

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    Bake for about 30 minutes until the cakes start to pull away from the sides of the pan and the tops are golden.

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    Let the cakes cool for 15 minutes in the pan on a wire rack.

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    Set a piece of parchment paper on top of the cakes.

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    Put a baking sheet, upside-down, on top of the parchment paper.

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    Flip both pans over and let the cakes cool completely while still in the Bundt pan, about 1 hour.

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    Unmold the cakes and serve.

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    Note:

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    You can use 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in 100% pineapple juice, drained and juice reserved.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.