Heart Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan combine the butter, sugar and corn syrup and cook over medium heat until melted.
2. 2
   Remove from heat, add the vegetable salt and cream, and stir well.
3. 3
   Return to heat, let boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4. 4
   Place the caramel sauce in a jar with a lid, and refrigerate.
5. 5
   For the cake: Preheat the oven to 360°F.
6. 6
   Heat the margarine in a saucepan with the sugar and molasses until melted and smooth.
7. 7
   Remove from heat, add the buttermilk and the beaten eggs, and mix well.
8. 8
   Gradually add the flours, baking powder, baking soda, spices and vegetable salt, and beat well with the electric mixer.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into a greased heart-shaped cake pan lined with parchment paper.
10. 10
    Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool.
12. 12
    Serve with the caramel sauce.