Guinness Chocolate Donuts with Baileys Glaze

These baked chocolate donuts get some moisture and flavor from Guinness beer and then are dipped in a sweet Baileys glaze that puts them over the top.

St. Patrick's Day is getting close and what better way to celebrate by not only making chocolate baked donuts but Guinness chocolate baked donuts. Whenever I make donuts, it is at the top of my list along with pumpkin donuts.

It's been awhile since I posted a donut recipe but I figured what could be better than Ireland's two famous alcoholic drinks - Guinness and Baileys! Like coffee, Guinness just enriches the chocolate flavor. And Baileys just tastes great so there aren't many glazes better!

If you don't have a donut pan, I'd suggest ordering one right now as baked donuts are super easy to make. You can get one for less than $10 at a store or even cheaper on Amazon. I mean there isn't much better on a weekend than some homemade donuts. So use St. Patrick's Day as an excuse to give these a try.

What Ingredients are in this Baked Guinness Chocolate Donuts Recipe?

• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Guinness beer
• Egg
• Granulated sugar
• Unsalted butter
• Powdered sugar
• Baileys

How to Make Baked Guinness Chocolate Donuts:

1. In medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the Guinness, egg, sugar and melted butter. Slowly add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
3. Preheat oven to 325°F. Pipe batter evenly into greased donut pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
4. One done, transfer donuts to wire rack to cool.
5. Make the Baileys glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, Baileys and water.
6. Dip the donuts in the glaze. You can also drizzle over top.

Why Use Guinness in the Baked Chocolate Donut Recipe?

Just like coffee, Guinness just brings out the chocolate flavor when baking. You don't actually taste the Guinness. If you don't have any Guinness, you can replace with an equal amount of coffee, but if you can manage it I'd suggest buying some Guinness. There are so many recipes you can make with it!

What is the Difference Between Guinness Draught and Extra Stout?

Draught and Extra Stout are pretty similar but Draught has a little more coffee notes and creamy where as the Extra Stout has a slightly drier finish. You can use either in this recipe.

Is It Doughnuts or Donuts?

So I guess the real way to spell it is doughnuts but Dunkin' Donuts popularized the spelling of donuts back in the 1950's. For me, I go with donut.

Are Baked Donuts Healthy?

I wouldn't go as far as to say they are healthy, but they are healthier than fried donuts. Like anything, eat in moderation. You won't regret eating these pumpkin donuts!

Tips for Making Guinness Donuts

• Even though they say non-stick, spray your donut pans with non-stick cooking spray to make sure the donuts come out.
• Use baking soda that is less than a year old since it has been opened. If you use older baking soda, it won't be powerful enough to help leaven the donuts. You can test it by stirring half a teaspoon of baking soda into a cup of hot water. It will immediately start to fizz and release carbon dioxide gas if it's still fresh enough to use.
• When measuring the flour, lightly spoon it into a measuring cup and then level it off with the back of a knife to get the right amount.
• You can spoon the batter into the donut pans, but the easiest way to get the batter in the pan is by using a pastry bag or Ziploc bag with the corner cut off.
• Just like with any cake type batter that you make, you'll know the donuts are done when a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the donuts cool completely before you dip them in the glaze.
• Leftovers will store well in at room temperature for 1-2 days in an air-tight container.

Other Donut Recipes

• Baked Pumpkin Donuts
• Baked Salted Caramel Apple Cider Donuts
• Baked Chocolate Frosted Donuts
• Baked Blueberry Donuts
• Almond Butter Donuts

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