Glow-In-The-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes
Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes are soft, buttery, and packed with vibrant colors that glow under black light! Made with tonic water for a magical effect, they’re the ultimate treat for parties, Halloween gatherings, or any event that calls for something extraordinary.
Ingredients
- 1½ all-purpose flour
- 1½ all-purpose flour
- ½ salt
- 1½ butter
- ¾ granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 vanilla extract
- ¾ tonic water
- ½ milk
- 3 powdered sugar
- Neon food coloring
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt for even distribution.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate liquids: Alternately add the dry ingredients and a mixture of tonic water and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Color the batter: Divide into bowls, add neon food coloring, and swirl for a marbled effect.
- Bake the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill lined muffin tins ¾ full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and tonic water. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost and glow: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, layering colors for a galaxy effect.