Fresh Strawberry Heart Cake - The BakerMama

Ingredients

• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (3 ounce) box strawberry flavored gelatin (1 tablespoon reserved for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon strawberry flavored gelatin
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• Fresh strawberries, for garnishing, if desired