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Pair of Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Doughnuts on a white plate.
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Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Doughnuts

Homemade chocolate and espresso doughnuts are glazed with a frosting made with Baileys Salted Caramel Liqueur.
Course Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Baileys, breakfast, donuts, doughnuts, espresso, salted caramel
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 12 Doughnuts
Calories 237kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

For the Doughnuts

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Baileys Salted Caramel Liqueur or use regular Baileys
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 3 ounce butter
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon dry espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Baileys Salted Caramel Liqueur

Instructions

To Make the Doughnuts

  • Heat oven to 325 F. Coat a doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray & set aside.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, espresso powder and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together buttermilk, Baileys, sugar, egg, oil and vanilla until smooth. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until well blended.
  • Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large resealable plastic bag. Cut the end or the corner and squeeze batter into prepared doughnut pan about 2/3 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until doughnuts spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan on rack for 3 minutes, then carefully turn out directly onto rack to cool.

To Make the Glaze and Finish the Doughnuts

  • Melt butter in a medium size pan over medium heat; once melted add the water, espresso and vanilla and whisk until combined. Slowly combine confectioner's sugar, adding the Baileys to thin out glaze. If the consistency is too thin, add a bit more sugar. If too thick add a bit more liqueur.
  • Dip doughnut tops in glaze and put on a rack to allow it to dry and slightly harden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Donut | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg