# What You'll Need:
→ Donuts
01 - 36 mini glazed donuts (store-bought or homemade)
→ Icing (if making homemade donuts or adding extra)
02 - 2 cups powdered sugar
03 - 3–4 tbsp milk
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Decorations
05 - 1/2 cup assorted colorful sprinkles
06 - Edible gold stars (optional)
07 - Graduation-themed toothpick toppers (optional)
→ Assembly
08 - 1 large styrofoam or cone-shaped cake form (about 12 inches tall)
09 - Wooden skewers or toothpicks
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - If making homemade donuts, allow them to fully cool before assembling. If using store-bought, ensure they are fresh.
02 - In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and thick but pourable; adjust milk as needed.
03 - Dip the tops of the donuts in icing, allow excess to drip off, and immediately coat with sprinkles. Set aside for icing to set (about 15 minutes).
04 - Place the styrofoam cone on your serving platter or cake stand. Starting at the bottom, secure the first layer of donuts to the cone using wooden skewers or toothpicks.
05 - Continue stacking donuts—slightly overlapping and working upward—securing each with skewers/toothpicks to build a conical tower.
06 - Fill gaps with extra donuts as needed. For décor, sprinkle additional sprinkles or add edible stars for sparkle.
07 - Top the tower with a graduation-themed topper for a celebratory finish.
08 - Present immediately or store covered at room temperature for up to 2 hours before serving.
