This cake is a southern tradition for festive occasions. It can be completely assembled and chilled one day before serving.
Ingredients
Cake
* 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (sifted, then measured)
* 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 tablespoon red food coloring
* 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups sugar
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
* 2 large eggs
Frosting
* 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
* 3 1/2-pint baskets fresh raspberries
* 3 1/2-pint baskets fresh blueberries