# What You'll Need:
→ Mini Donuts
01 - 36-40 mini donuts, plain, glazed, or assorted flavors
→ Icing & Decoration
02 - 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
03 - 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
05 - Food coloring, pastel preferred, optional
06 - 1/4 cup rainbow or pastel sprinkles, optional
→ Flowers & Garnishes
07 - 1 cup edible flowers such as violets, pansies, nasturtiums, or marigolds
08 - Fresh mint leaves, optional
→ Assembly
09 - 1 foam cone approximately 10-12 inches high or tiered cake stand
10 - Toothpicks or wooden skewers
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine powdered sugar with milk or water and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth. Add pastel food coloring if desired and mix thoroughly.
02 - Dip each mini donut into the glaze and top with sprinkles. Arrange on a clean surface and allow to set for at least 15 minutes.
03 - Place the foam cone on a serving platter or set up your tiered cake stand as the base for assembly.
04 - Secure mini donuts to the cone using toothpicks or wooden skewers, starting from the bottom and working upward in overlapping circles until fully covered. For tiered stands, arrange donuts in stacked layers.
05 - Tuck edible flowers and fresh mint leaves between donuts, distributing evenly throughout the tower for a natural, blooming appearance.
06 - Fill any remaining spaces with additional flowers or sprinkles to complete the design.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
