Description
These Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes are a fun and whimsical dessert perfect for Halloween or themed parties. The secret ingredient is tonic water, which gives them a faint glow under UV light, creating a magical effect.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Batter:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 package (3 ounces) lime or lemon gelatin powder
- 1 cup tonic water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Neon green or blue food coloring (optional)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons tonic water (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with black liners.
- Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin powder, tonic water, oil, egg whites, and vanilla. Add food coloring if desired and beat until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool.
- Make Frosting: Beat butter until fluffy, add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in tonic water and vanilla. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate: Add edible glitter or star sprinkles for a moonlit effect.
- Glow Effect: Place cupcakes under a black light to see them faintly glow in the dark.
Notes
- Tonic water is the secret to the glow effect.
- Perfect for Halloween, space-themed parties, or nighttime celebrations.
- Enhance the effect with clear or neon decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
