Description
These Neon Glow Galaxy Cupcakes are a stunning cosmic treat that glows under black light! Perfect for glow parties, birthdays, and sci-fi events.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Neon gel food coloring (pink, blue, green, purple)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Neon gel food coloring (pink, blue, green, purple)
For the Glow Effect:
- ¼ cup tonic water (for UV-reactive glow)
- Edible shimmer dust
- Star-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cupcake batter, divide it into bowls, and color each portion with neon gel food coloring.
- Layer the different colors into the cupcake liners and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, then cool completely.
- Make the frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, and cream until smooth.
- Color the frosting in neon shades and pipe onto the cupcakes.
- Add shimmer dust, sprinkles, and lightly brush tonic water for a UV-reactive glow.
- Serve under black light for a glowing galaxy effect!
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the best neon effect—liquid food coloring may alter the batter consistency.
- Tonic water is the key ingredient for the glowing effect under black light.
- For an extra glow, mix tonic water into a light frosting glaze and brush over the cupcakes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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