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I don't want to flavor my icing. Is it ok to use unflavored gelatin?

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The 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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Can I not just put tonic water on cupcakes without dipping or put in freezer?

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This 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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Can I make the cupcakes a day ahead?

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Definitely. This is a great recipe to make ahead of time for a party or get-together.

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How many cupcakes does this recipe make?

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This 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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Can I just use regular food coloring or do I have to use a specific kind?

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Neon 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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Can glow in the dark be made in different colors, or is green the only color?

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You 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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Do I need black light?

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Yes, in order for the cupcakes to glow, you must have black light.

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Is there a substitute for tonic water? I want to make them for kids.

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No, 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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Is tonic water alcoholic?

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No, tonic water is not alcoholic.

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Do i have to add gelatin?

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Yes, 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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Will these glow at night without the black light?

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No.

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Can I use a brush to apply the gelatin to the frozen cupcakes instead of dipping them straight in?

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Yes, that should be just as effective, although it might take a bit longer.

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Can I do this with cake or cookies?

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You 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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