Description
These enchanting Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cupcakes are perfect for any party or special occasion. The marbled effect, combined with luminescent edible glitter, ensures these treats are not only delicious but mesmerizing under UV light.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Base
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon pink food coloring
- 0.25 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1 tablespoon luminescent edible glitter (safe for consumption)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix in the lemon juice.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- To create a glowing effect, add a small amount of pink and green food coloring to the batter and gently swirl it to create a marbled moonlit look.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting and top with a generous amount of luminescent edible glitter.
- For an added glow effect, store the cupcakes in a dark place for a few minutes before serving. The edible glitter will give them a subtle glow when exposed to UV light.
Notes
These cupcakes are a hit at any party, especially under UV light. Store in a cool, dark place before serving for the best glowing effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 60