Prepare the cake batter as per the instructions on that recipe post

Divide the batter evenly into 4 bowls and color them from darker pink to light pink (almost white) with your choice of food coloring

If you only have one heart pan, that's ok the batter will stay fin on the counter as each layer bakes

Bake each layer for 25 minutes in a greased and parchment lined heart shaped pan or until springy to the touch when you gently press the center

Meanwhile prepare the buttercream recipe of your choice as per the instructions on that recipe.

Divide the buttercream into 4 equal bowls leaving 1 larger portion white and the other 3 portions (approximately 1 cup each) in ombre pinks with your desired food coloring.

Decorate as shown in the video.

For the sugar glaze combine the confectioners sugar with the plant milk keeping a more stiff consistency and pipe around the edge of the cake.

Once the sugar glaze has dried, paint it with gold luster dust mixed with a bit of vodka to make a paint-able paste.