Kahlúa and Cream Doughnuts

Simple baked Kahlua and Cream Doughnuts are easy to make and incredibly delicious. Omit the liqueur if you’re worried about making for the kiddos, but it’s only 1/4 cup so I wouldn’t worry too much. Definitely make these for your next Brunch.

Why I Love this Recipe

Every January we all don our stretchy pants.  Not to make extra room for pie or another helping of mashed potatoes, rather to run on treadmills, or lift weights.  Two of my favorite foodies, Brandy from Nutmeg Nanny & Carrie from Bakeaholic Mama reached out and asked if I’d like to be a part of Doughnut Week.  You read that right, doughnuts in January.  When all other foodies are snapping pics of bowls of greens, we are throwing caution to the wind and slapping on the stretchy pants for doughnuts.  In January.  Outrageous!

I think one of the best inventions is the donut baking pan.  I mean, seriously, no frying!  Just pipe the donut batter into the greased pan, bake 8 minutes and it’s time to eat donuts!  Brilliant!

I have a recipe for a chocolate cake that has Kahlúa and it’s one of my absolute favorites (check it out here) when I need a quick cake with loads of flavor.  If we eat cake with Kahlúa then why not a doughnut, right?  Who’s with me?  It’s only a 1/4 cup, so no worries about giving this to the kiddos.

More Doughnut Recipes

• Carrie – Bakeaholic Mama – Salted Maple Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Brandy – Nutmeg Nanny – Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts
• Rachel – Baked By Rachel – Strawberry Cheesecake Donuts
• Julie – Table for Two – Triple Coconut Donut
• Gina – Running to the Kitchen – Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes with Amaretto Glaze
• Kita – Pass the Sushi – Irish Cream Filled Doughnuts
• Lauren – Healthy Delicious – Spiced Banana Donut Holes
• Emily – Jelly Toast Blog – Chai Spiced Donut Muffins
• Lauren – Climbing Grier Mountain – Spiced Baked Doughnuts w Nacho Chili Cheese
• Megan – Country Cleaver – Chocolate Stout Maple Bar

If you aren’t drooling, then you might want to check your pulse!  Wow.  Wait until you see what’s coming up next.  “Next”? you say?  Yep…it’s Doughnut WEEK, which means we can’t just give you one doughnut and then head back to that pile of kale.  We will be posting on Wednesday and Friday too.  I’ve seen the list and it’s DELISH!  Stay tuned.  Now for the recipe for these super quick, uber moist, chocolate Kahlúa donuts with an espresso cream cheese icing.  Oh baby!

Kahlúa and Cream Doughnuts

Author: Heather Scholten

Quick baked Kahlúa and Espresso cream cheese doughnuts.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 14 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine All Cuisines, American

Servings 12 doughnuts

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Ingredients

  

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For the Doughnuts:

• 1 ⅔ cups cake flour sifted
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup buttermilk plus 2 tablespoons
• ¼ cup Kahlúa
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled slightly
• cooking spray

For the Icing:

• 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2-4 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1 ounce dark chocolate finely grated or shaved

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Instructions

For the Doughnuts:

• Preheat oven to 425º F. Spray a donut baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium bowl add the sifted flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the buttermilk, Kahlúa, eggs, and butter. Stir until just combined. Spoon into prepared baking pan filling each 2/3 full. Bake 7-9 minutes, or until no longer wet and springs back when touched.
• Remove from baking pan by turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Espresso Cream Cheese Icing:

• Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons milk (or more if desired) to make a spreadable icing. Add the espresso powder and stir to combine.

To Assemble:

• Ice each cooled doughnut with about 2-3 teaspoons icing. Sprinkle with grated chocolate and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 363mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 374IUCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

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Heather Scholten

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Heather is a recipe developer and content creator living in Vancouver, Washington. She started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006, almost 20 years ago, as a way to share recipes with friends and family. Heather is also the co-founder of Spiceology , a unique spice company, which she started in 2013. She shares family friendly recipes for easy everyday meals with a gourmet twist.