Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cupcake Batter:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
• Add the vanilla extract and mix.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the tonic water. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until combined (be careful not to overmix).
• If you want a dark “moonlit” look, add a few drops of food coloring to the batter and mix well.

1. Bake the Cupcakes:

• Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
• Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

1. Make the Frosting:

• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating after each addition.
• Add the tonic water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
• Add the vanilla extract and mix.
• If you’d like a dark frosting, add a bit of black or dark purple food coloring and mix well.
• For a sparkling touch, sprinkle in some edible glitter and mix gently.

1. Frost the Cupcakes:

• Once the cupcakes have cooled, generously frost them with the tonic water-infused buttercream frosting.
• Add any additional decorations you like, such as sprinkles or edible glitter, for that extra magical touch.

1. Glow Effect:

• When the cupcakes are ready, turn off the lights and shine a UV light (blacklight) on them to see the glowing effect. The tonic water in both the cupcakes and the frosting will cause them to glow.

Enjoy!

Serve these Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes at a nighttime party or Halloween celebration for a fun and interactive treat!

Tip: The glow effect will be most noticeable under UV light (blacklight), so be sure to have a UV light source on hand to see the glow!