1. For the Cake:2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans (or one heart-shaped pan).3. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and sugar. Cream together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.4. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and pink gel coloring. Mix until smooth.5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until smooth. Do not over-mix.7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.9. Allow the cake to cool completely.10. 11. For Assembly:12. If using one pan, cut the cooled cake in half horizontally.13. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate.14. Fill it with strawberry frosting and top with some of the fresh strawberry pieces.15. Place the other half of the cake on top.16. Frost the entire cake with the remaining strawberry frosting.17. Cover the sides of the cake with shredded coconut.18. Decorate the top of the cake with more fresh strawberries and sprinkle with coconut.