Description
These Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any party, especially for Halloween or themed events. The neon colors and edible glitter make them visually stunning, and the glowing frosting adds a magical touch under black light.
Ingredients
White Cake Mix:
1 box white cake mix, plus eggs, oil, and water as per box instructions
Neon Food Coloring:
Green, blue, or purple
Tonic Water Mixture:
1 cup tonic water, 1 package (3 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 cup milk
Glow-in-the-Dark Frosting:
8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Optional:
Glow-in-the-dark cupcake liners, edible glitter or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: Preheat oven, line cupcake tin, mix white cake batter per instructions, divide and color batter.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners, bake until done, and cool.
- Make Glow-in-the-Dark Frosting: Mix pudding, tonic water, and milk; fold in whipped topping, chill.
- Decorate: Frost cooled cupcakes, add glitter or sprinkles.
- Glow Effect: Place under black light before serving for best effect.
Notes
- Tonic water contains quinine, which glows under UV light.
- Enhance glow effect in a dark room with UV light.
- Use a piping bag for detailed frosting designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
