Ultimate Valentines Bakery Sweet Treats: A Marbled Love Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pans to ensure the treats bake evenly and don't stick.
Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to fully incorporate them into the butter and sugar mixture.
Stir in the whole milk and pure vanilla extract until the wet ingredients are smooth and well combined.
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure the leavening agent is evenly distributed.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, mixing gently on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and stir until you achieve a vibrant Valentine's red.
Alternate spoonfuls of the plain and red-colored batter into your prepared baking pans to create a beautiful marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
Allow the treats to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.