Lychee Almond Blossom Dump Cake

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This Lychee Almond Blossom Dump Cake.

It’s honestly one of my favorite desserts because it’s like this perfect mix of delicate, floral sweetness from the lychees and that rich, nutty vibe from almonds.

I love the little hint of almond blossom or almond extract it makes every bite feel kind of magical.

It’s super easy to throw together, but trust me, everyone who tries it thinks you slaved in the kitchen for hours.

The lychees stay juicy and the cake so soft and comforting, I can never resist sharing it with friends, even though sometimes I sneak an extra spoonful when no one’s looking.

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
2 cups canned lychees, drained and chopped (or fresh, peeled, and pitted)
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon almond extract (or almond blossom water if you can get it)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional for a little spice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds for garnish

Why I Love These Ingredients

Lychees are sweet and juicy with this tropical, floral vibe.

Almonds give a warm, nutty crunch that makes the cake feel extra special.

Butter and cream keep everything moist and indulgent.

Sweetened condensed milk adds a little fudgy, sticky goodness, and a touch of almond extract makes the whole thing smell like a bakery.

Cardamom is optional but I love that subtle warm spice it’s like a secret grown-up touch.

Making the Cake

First, I preheat my oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. I like to make sure it’s slick so nothing sticks and serving is easy.

If I’m using canned lychees, I drain them really well and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Fresh lychees are amazing too, but peeling and pitting them takes a little patience.

I set the lychees aside while I mix the wet ingredients.

I whisk together the melted butter, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, almond extract, and vanilla until it’s nice and smooth.

Then I stir in the sugar and cardamom if I’m using it. The kitchen smells insane at this point, kind of floral and nutty, and I always have to resist tasting it straight from the bowl.

Next, I layer the lychees evenly in the bottom of the baking dish and sprinkle the sliced almonds over them. It’s like a little nutty bed for the cake to sit on.

I pour the dry cake mix evenly over the top and resist the urge to stir it.

The magic is that the wet mixture goes on top and soaks into the cake while it bakes, creating that soft, almost pudding-like texture.

Finally, I sprinkle the slivered almonds on top. Then into the oven it goes for 35 to 40 minutes.

The top turns this gorgeous golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

The smell while it bakes is insane, like toasted almonds mixed with sweet lychee perfume.

Serving

I love scooping this warm into bowls with a scoop of coconut or vanilla ice cream.

The creamy cold ice cream against the soft, floral cake is heaven.

Sometimes I drizzle a little honey or sprinkle some edible rose petals on top to really play up the floral vibe. It goes beautifully with jasmine tea or a light coffee.

For parties, I cut it into squares and arrange it on a platter with extra slivered almonds and lychee slices—it always looks fancy without trying too hard.

Leftovers

If I’m lucky enough to have leftovers, I keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

To warm them up, I microwave a portion for 15 to 20 seconds or put it in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.

It stays moist and the lychees stay juicy. Honestly, it’s just as good the next day if not better.

My Tips

If you use canned lychees, make sure to drain them super well or the cake can get soggy. Almond blossom water is amazing if you can find it, but almond extract works perfectly too.

Toasting the sliced almonds before adding them gives a deeper, nuttier flavor that I love.

Spread the cake mix evenly so you don’t end up with weird dry spots. And if the top is browning too fast, just cover it with foil for the last ten minutes.