1️⃣ Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease a bundt pan or 9×5-inch loaf pan (baking spray with flour recommended).

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar

• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar 3–5 minutes until pale and fluffy.

• Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, mixing well.

4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry

• On low speed, alternately add flour mixture and milk in thirds, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

5️⃣ Create Red Batter

• Divide batter into two bowls.

• Add red food coloring to one bowl, mixing until fully incorporated.

6️⃣ Marble the Cake

• Spoon alternating dollops of red and white batter into the pan.

• Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl 4–5 times, creating defined marbled patterns.

7️⃣ Bake

• Bake for 45–50 minutes (start checking at 40 minutes).

• Toothpick should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

8️⃣ Cool

• Cool in pan 15–20 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.

9️⃣ Frost & Decorate

• Spread whipped vanilla frosting over cooled cake.

• Add sprinkles, raspberries, or conversation hearts for Valentine flair.