Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes

Here’s a fun recipe for Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes that uses edible ingredients that glow under UV light! These cupcakes have a unique, glowing effect thanks to the use of tonic water, which contains quinine—a substance that fluoresces under UV light.

Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup tonic water (the glow-in-the-dark effect comes from quinine in tonic water)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• Optional: A few drops of black or dark blue food coloring to enhance the “moonlit” effect

For the frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp tonic water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp black food coloring (or dark purple/blue) for a moonlit look (optional)
• A pinch of edible glitter (optional, for a magical touch)

Instructions:

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