Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes

Here’s a fun and spooky Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes recipe—perfect for parties, Halloween, or any late-night treat! These cupcakes are not only delicious but also glow eerily under black light thanks to tonic water (quinine) and neon food coloring.

🌙 Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes

🧁 Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup whole milk

• Optional: 2–3 drops neon food coloring (like blue, purple, or green)

For the Glow-in-the-Dark Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp tonic water (contains quinine, which glows under black light)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Neon gel food coloring (yellow, green, or blue glow best)

🔧 Instructions:

1. Make the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.

6. (Optional) Add a few drops of neon food coloring for a glowing base.

7. Spoon batter into liners, filling 2/3 full.

8. Bake 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

2. Prepare Glow Frosting:

1. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.

2. Mix in tonic water a tablespoon at a time until you get a fluffy, pipeable consistency.

3. Add food coloring—yellow, green, and blue tones glow brightest under UV light.

4. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.

🌌 Glowing Tips:

• Black Light Required: These cupcakes won’t glow on their own—place them under a UV/black light for full effect!

• Decorate Smart: Add glow-in-the-dark sprinkles or edible glitter for extra sparkle.

• Flavor Twist: Add a bit of lemon zest to the frosting for a citrusy punch that complements the tonic water.