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Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cake

Glow-in-the-Dark Moonlit Cake


  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create a stunning, glowing cake using UV-reactive ingredients and glowing frosting to impress your guests with this magical moonlit dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup tonic water
  • Neon food coloring (assorted colors)
  • Edible glow pigments
  • Gelatin-based glowing glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease cake pans.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
  • Combine butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in another bowl.
  • Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, then cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting with tonic water and neon food coloring.
  • Decorate with glowing moon shape and stars using a food-safe glaze.
  • Serve under black light for best glowing effect.

Notes

  • Use only food-safe UV-reactive ingredients.
  • Make sure the cake is fully cool before decorating.
  • Test the glow with a black light before serving.
  • You can substitute the tonic water with glowing pigments for a stronger effect.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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