# What You Need:
→ Mini Donuts
01 - 36-40 mini donuts, plain, glazed, or assorted flavors
→ Icing & Decoration
02 - 1 cup 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 tall, or tiered cake stand
10 - Toothpicks or wooden skewers
# Steps:
01 - Combine powdered sugar with milk or water and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Add pastel food coloring if desired. Set aside.
02 - Dip mini donuts into prepared glaze and top with sprinkles. Allow 15 minutes for coating to set completely.
03 - Position foam cone on a serving platter or assemble tiered cake stand according to manufacturer instructions.
04 - Using toothpicks or wooden skewers, secure glazed donuts to the cone starting from the base. Arrange in overlapping concentric circles working upward until fully covered. For tiered stands, layer donuts in stacked arrangements.
05 - Tuck edible flowers and mint leaves between donuts, distributing evenly throughout the tower for balanced visual presentation.
06 - Fill any visible gaps with additional flowers or sprinkles to achieve a cohesive, blooming aesthetic.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before presentation.
