1 (18.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1 lb light cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. coconut extract
1-1/2 cups fresh berries-blueberries, strawberries work best

Heat oven to 350°F. spray 3 9" round cake pans with cooking spray, sprinkle with flour. Prepare cake mix as directed, substituting buttermilk for the water. Divide evenly among the 3 pans. Bake 16 minutes, or until done.

Cool completely. In bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat next 4 ingredients until fluffy, reserve 1 cup. Assemble, fill, and frost cake with remaining frosting, dividing berries evenly among layers.

Frost the top and borders around cake with reserved frosting. Top with fresh berries.

Submitted by: Sherry Monfils