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QuestionI don't want to flavor my icing. Is it ok to use unflavored gelatin?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThe gelatin is there to coat the icing, helping the tonic water to adhere, so an unflavored gelatin would work for this. However, since tonic water has a bitter flavor, a flavored gelatin can help mask the taste.
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QuestionCan I not just put tonic water on cupcakes without dipping or put in freezer?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThis method keeps the cupcakes intact while producing a spooky glowing frosting. If you want to just put tonic water on a cupcake, you'll still get some glow, but it may cause the frosting or cake to disintegrate, and the effect won't be as dramatic.
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QuestionCan I make the cupcakes a day ahead?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerDefinitely. This is a great recipe to make ahead of time for a party or get-together.
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QuestionHow many cupcakes does this recipe make?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThis recipe makes enough glow-in-the-dark frosting for 12 cupcakes. If you want to make more, just adjust the proportions!
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QuestionCan I just use regular food coloring or do I have to use a specific kind?Community AnswerNeon food coloring helps show that green color when the cupcake glow in the dark. It's best to use that type when making the frosting.
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QuestionCan glow in the dark be made in different colors, or is green the only color?QamarTop AnswererYou can use other colors, but green is the best color, because it shows more easily. The darker the color, the more easily it will be seen.
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QuestionDo I need black light?QamarTop AnswererYes, in order for the cupcakes to glow, you must have black light.
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QuestionIs there a substitute for tonic water? I want to make them for kids.Community AnswerNo, unless you can procure quinine another way. Tonic water is non-alcoholic (just a bit bitter), so there's no issue unless your kid is allergic to quinine (highly uncommon).
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QuestionIs tonic water alcoholic?Community AnswerNo, tonic water is not alcoholic.
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QuestionDo i have to add gelatin?Community AnswerYes, because it will help the cupcakes glow. Neon food coloring helps show the green color when the cupcake glows in the dark; it's best to use that type when making the frosting.
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QuestionWill these glow at night without the black light?Community AnswerNo.
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QuestionCan I use a brush to apply the gelatin to the frozen cupcakes instead of dipping them straight in?Community AnswerYes, that should be just as effective, although it might take a bit longer.
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QuestionCan I do this with cake or cookies?Addison DraissCommunity AnswerYou can definitely do it with cakes or cookies! Just make sure you make the icing glow in the dark before you put it on the cake or cookies.
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