Berry Buttermilk Layer Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 stick

unsalted butter, softened

1 cup

sugar,

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

large eggs (room temperature)

1 cup

well-shaken buttermilk

2 cups

fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or strawberries would all work) plus more for garnish (optional)

12 oz

cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups

heavy whipping cream

3 cups

powdered sugar

zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp

lemon juice