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Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat 2 - 8 inch round baking pans with non-stick spray. Measure and cut parchment rounds to fit in the bottom of each pan and place in bottom.
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Cream together the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
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Add the food coloring and buttermilk and mix until incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda.
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Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
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Add the vinegar and mix, then the vanilla and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Divide batter equally between the two prepared pans.
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Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cream Cheese Icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes on med/high speed with an electric mixer.
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Gradually add in confectioners sugar, mixing well to combine.
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Stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
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Putting it all together: Slice the top off of each cake to create a nice, flat surface.
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Divide each cake in half to create four layers.
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Place one layer (save your best for the top layer) on a cake plate and top with one fourth of the cream cheese icing.
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Repeat two more times and finally top with the last cake layer. Run a large offset spatula around the cake to smooth. It should look rustic and not too perfect.
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Garnish with blueberries and raspberries placed in concentric circles. You can pipe little icing stars using a small star tip in between the berries if desired.