Description
Make your next event unforgettable with these fun and glowing Midnight Glow Cupcakes. A perfect treat for themed parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons tonic water (for glow)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients, then blend wet ingredients separately.
- Combine both mixtures and stir in tonic water.
- Spoon batter into liners, bake for 18-20 minutes, and cool.
- Make frosting by beating butter, sugar, milk, and tonic water.
- Frost cupcakes and enjoy the glowing effect under blacklight.
Notes
Use fresh tonic water for the best glowing effect. Customize frosting color with food coloring for a fun visual twist. Store cupcakes in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Midnight Glow Cupcakes, glowing cupcakes, glow-in-the-dark dessert, party cupcakes, neon treats