Very Berry Black Berry Dump Cake

Very Berry Black Berry Dump Cake 4 - cups fresh or frozen blackberries (if using frozen berries see cook's note) 1 - 3 oz box blackberry fusion or raspberry Jell-O, dry 1/3 - cup sugar 1 - 15 ounce box french vanilla or yellow butter recipe cake mix, dry 1 - stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted 1 - cup water 1/2 - cup pecans pieces, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread berries into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Mix the dry Jell-O and the sugar together, and sprinkle over the berries. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the Jell-O. Pour the melted butter over the cake mix and then slowly add the water. Sprinkle nuts over the top if using. Bake @ 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Test the cake with a toothpick until it comes out clean. Let cool before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Cooks Note: If using frozen berries, thaw the berries and decrease the water to 1/2 cup or just use 1/2 cup of the frozen berry juice after thawing the berries, and omit the water in the recipe.