Ingredients

CAKE

• 1 c. 

  (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans

• 3 c. 

  (333 g.) cake flour

• 2 1/2 tsp. 

  baking powder

• 1/2 tsp. 

  kosher salt

• 1 3/4 c. 

  (325 g.) granulated sugar

• 4 

  large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp. 

  pure vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 tsp. 

  almond extract

• 1/4 c. 

  vegetable oil

• 1 c. 

  whole milk, room temperature, divided

FROSTING & ASSEMBLY

• 2 c. 

  heavy cream, chilled

• 1 tsp. 

  pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp. 

  kosher salt

• 2 

  (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, room temperature

• 1 

  (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese, room temperature

• 2 1/2 c. 

  (260 g.) confectioners' sugar, divided

• 9 tbsp. 

  raspberry jam, divided

• 1 pt. 

  fresh blueberries, divided

• 12 oz. 

  fresh raspberries, divided

Directions

• Directions

• CAKE

  • Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Butter 2 (9") round baking pans. Line pans with parchment. 
  • Step 2Into a medium bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Whisk in salt. 
  • Step 3In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer (or in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed, scraping down bowl as needed, until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • Step 4Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and almond extracts and beat until fully combined.
  • Step 5Add one-third of dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just barely combined. Add oil and half of milk; beat until combined. Beat in another one-third of dry ingredients, followed by remaining milk. Fold in remaining dry ingredients.
  • Step 6Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Step 7Let cool in pans 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely.

• FROSTING & ASSEMBLY

  • Step 1In a large bowl, using handheld mixer, beat cream, vanilla, and salt on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 2In another large bowl, using handheld mixer, beat cream cheese and mascarpone on medium-high speed until smooth, light, and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add one-third of confectioners' sugar and slowly beat to combine. Continue to add remaining confectioners' sugar in 2 batches, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until incorporated. Continue to beat on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes more.
  • Step 3Using a rubber spatula and working in 2 batches, fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
  • Step 4Using a serrated knife, cut off tops of cakes so surface is flat, if needed. Cut each cake in half horizontally. Place one cake on a platter or cake stand. Using an offset spatula, spread 3 tablespoons jam all the way to the edges. Top with about 1 cup frosting and spread, leaving a 1/2" border. Top with one-quarter of berries, gently pressing into cream. Top with another cake half. Gently press on cake to distribute frosting and help the layers stick together. Repeat process 2 more times.
  • Step 5Using an offset spatula, spread frosting over top and sides of cake. If desired, add a few swooshes. Top with remaining berries.
  • Step 6Refrigerate cake at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Let sit at room temperature 20 minutes before slicing.