Activate the Yeast: Mix warm water with active dry yeast in a small bowl. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.

Make the Dough: Combine milk, melted butter, flour, sugar, salt, and egg, stir then knead for 10 minutes.

Let the Dough Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Shape the Donuts: Roll dough to ½ inch thick, cut out donut shapes and re-roll scraps.

Heat the Oil: Heat 2 inches of canola oil to 350°F for frying.

Fry the Donuts: Fry donuts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to paper towels.

Prepare the Boston Cream Filling: Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.

Whip the Cream: Fold in heavy whipping cream to the cooled filling.

Make the Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate chips and butter, then mix in confectioner's sugar and hot water.

Create the Caramel Ridges: Melt soft caramels with black food color and drizzle over glazed donuts.

Decorate and Serve: Use skewers to hold and decorate the donuts for fun presentation at your gathering.