This time of year, there is no shortage ofspooky-looking desserts. But how many of them can actually say theyglow in the dark?!The secret is tonic water. Besides just being gin’s best friend, it actually has a hidden talent: It glows under a blacklight. So when you add enough of it to white or clear food or drink, it lights up.Enter these cupcakes. Topped with a buttercream-style marshmallow frosting spiked with tonic, they glow and turn into ghost-like creatures under a blacklight. If you’re worried about the flavor of the tonic water, don’t be. It’s not enough to make an impact — if anything, the slight bitterness cuts through the sweetness of all the other ingredients without making its presence known.Watch the video about to see how it’s done, then follow the recipe below to make it at home. And if you’re hungry for more Halloween recipes, we’vegot you covered.WATCH: ‘Sprinkles Cupcakes’ Founder Candace Nelson on Barbra Streisand Buying Her Cupcakes in Their First WeekGlow-in-the-Dark Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting2 sticks butter, softened1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme3 cups powdered sugar¼ cup tonic waterChocolate chips, for garnishUsing a hand mixer, beat butter and marshmallow until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in half of the powdered sugar and the tonic water and beat until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy, another 3 minutes. Pipe immediately on baked and cooled cupcakes and garnish with chocolate chips for eyes.
This time of year, there is no shortage ofspooky-looking desserts. But how many of them can actually say theyglow in the dark?!
The secret is tonic water. Besides just being gin’s best friend, it actually has a hidden talent: It glows under a blacklight. So when you add enough of it to white or clear food or drink, it lights up.
Enter these cupcakes. Topped with a buttercream-style marshmallow frosting spiked with tonic, they glow and turn into ghost-like creatures under a blacklight. If you’re worried about the flavor of the tonic water, don’t be. It’s not enough to make an impact — if anything, the slight bitterness cuts through the sweetness of all the other ingredients without making its presence known.
Watch the video about to see how it’s done, then follow the recipe below to make it at home. And if you’re hungry for more Halloween recipes, we’vegot you covered.
WATCH: ‘Sprinkles Cupcakes’ Founder Candace Nelson on Barbra Streisand Buying Her Cupcakes in Their First Week
Glow-in-the-Dark Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting
2 sticks butter, softened1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme3 cups powdered sugar¼ cup tonic waterChocolate chips, for garnish
Using a hand mixer, beat butter and marshmallow until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in half of the powdered sugar and the tonic water and beat until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy, another 3 minutes. Pipe immediately on baked and cooled cupcakes and garnish with chocolate chips for eyes.
source: people.com
