2 med. eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. oil
2 oz. red food coloring
1 tsp. red vinegar
1 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 tsp. butternut flavoring
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cherries
1/2 tsp. frozen strawberries
1/4 c. slivered almonds and pecans, mixed
2 1/2 c. plain flour, unsifted
Icing

Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Pour into 4 greased 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Check after 25 minutes. Do not try to brown and cake will be moist. Cool layers before frosting.

ICING:

1 stick butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 tsp. butternut flavoring
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. pecans
1 box confectioners' sugar

Add sugar slowly to other ingredients. Mix well spread between cooled layers on sides and top. Decorate with pecan halves and cherry halves.