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Guinness Donuts with Irish Whiskey Frosting

Delicious Guinness Donuts with Irish Whiskey Frosting Recipe

Delight in Guinness Donuts with Irish Whiskey Frosting for a festive treat combining stout beer and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a less-refined choice.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder No substitutions necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Consider using Himalayan salt as an alternative.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Flax eggs work as a vegan substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted; coconut oil can be used for dairy-free version.
  • ⅔ cup Guinness Any stout beer can be substituted.
  • ¼ cup Chocolate Milk You can use any milk type.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar No substitutions required.
  • 1½ tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can swap with vegan butter.
  • 4-5 tablespoons Irish Whiskey Vanilla extract can be used for non-alcoholic version.
  • 1-3 drops Green Food Coloring Optional; can omit if preferred.
  • Sprinkles Optional for decoration.

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly spray your donut pan with cooking oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, Guinness, and chocolate milk until smooth.
  4. Gently combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined and lumpy.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill the donut pan cavities about ¾ full.
  6. Bake the filled donut pan for 8-10 minutes until light and springy.
  7. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the frosting by whisking together confectioners' sugar, unsalted butter, salt, and Irish whiskey until creamy.
  9. Add green food coloring to the frosting if desired and stir well.
  10. Frost the cooled donuts with the Irish whiskey frosting and add sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow donuts to cool completely before frosting for the best results. Use a piping bag for easier filling of the donut pan.

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