If you have a sweet tooth and love unwinding at the end of a long day with cannabis, Ice Cream Cake is the strain for you. This popular cannabis strain pairs sweet, creamy, and doughy flavors to create a cannabis distinctly reminiscent of ice cream cake. To see if it's right for you, here's what you need to know.
The sweet origins of Ice Cream Cake strain
Ice Cream Cake cannabis has come a long way from its humble origins. This cannabis got its start in a small garage in California where legendary growing company Seed Junky experimented with cannabis breeding.
One of their many projects involved combining sweet Wedding Cake cannabis with zesty Gelato #33 cannabis. This fortunate combination ended up creating a single, delicious phenotype with an unusually creamy flavor. Due to both its parents' names and its taste, this phenotype became the classic Ice Cream Cake cannabis strain.
The effects of Ice Cream Cake cannabis
Ice Cream Cake cannabis has a higher-than-average THC content of 22%, and people who vaporize it say they usually feel prominent effects within a few minutes. Everyone has slightly different experiences with Ice Cream Cake cannabis, but the most common sensations that users report are relaxation and peace.
People often say they enjoy taking it when they want to sit down, unwind, and appreciate their surroundings. For many cannabis connoisseurs, Ice Cream Cake strain effects pair well with their favorite music, a good TV show, or an excellent meal.
Is Ice Cream Cake strain an Indica or a Sativa?
Despite both of its parents being hybrids, Ice Cream Cake is usually classified as an Indica. People tend to call Ice Cream Cake an Indica because it has few of the energizing, cerebral traits of Sativa cannabis. Instead, most of its DNA comes from the Indica side of the family, resulting in a cannabis strain with very relaxing, calming sensations.
Ice Cream Cake cannabis appearance, aroma, and flavor
Ice Cream Cake buds tend to be small, dense, and compact. They're usually dark green, but some purple Ice Cream Cake buds can occur. The flowers have an icy, frosted appearance due to a fine coating of white trichomes.
If you smell Ice Cream strains, you'll first notice earthy, spicy, and sweet aromas from the caryophyllene and limonene terpenes. Some people also mention scents of pine, herbs, and vanilla from linalool terpenes. As you vaporize Ice Cream Cake in your PAX vaporizer, you'll notice a blend of sweet, nutty flavors. Tastes of skunk and spice occur, but the aftertaste of this cannabis is reminiscent of cookies or cake. Like its Gelato #33 ancestors, Ice Cream Cake tends to have a uniquely smooth and creamy mouth feel.
Safety precautions when consuming Ice Cream Cake
Keep in mind that the Ice Cream Cake strain THC level is higher than many other strains of cannabis. If you're vaporizing dried Ice Cream Cake, consider starting with a lower dose and setting your PAX to a lower temperature than you usually use.
Like any other cannabis, it's also important to store your Ice Cream Cake responsibly. Store it in a sealed, airtight container, and place it in a location where children or pets cannot access it.
Cultivating Ice Cream Cake
Growing mature cannabis from Ice Cream Cake seeds can be tricky. This strain has a reputation for being somewhat challenging. It needs a consistent environment and thoughtful pruning. Growers usually recommend keeping temperatures around 68 degrees to 80 degrees and maintaining a humidity level of 40% to 60%. This strain prefers at least 12 hours of light each day and nutrient-dense soil.
Ice Cream Cake has an average growth time. It usually takes somewhere between eight to 10 weeks for flowers to fully mature. The plant grows very large, so expect to prune it multiple times before harvesting.
Where to find and buy Ice Cream cannabis
Ice Cream Cake is a fairly popular strain, so you can find it at quite a few dispensaries around the nation. In addition to buying dried flowers, you can also purchase Ice Cream Cake as a concentrate.
If you want the flavor of Ice Cream Cake with the strength of a cannabis concentrate, try PAX Era™ pods. These combine the flavor of full-spectrum Ice Cream Cake with the intensity of pure THC diamonds to create an unforgettable experience.
Frequently asked questions about Ice Cream Cake strain
Here are some other details about the Ice Cream strain that you should know.
Is Ice Cream Cake strain strong?
Yes, Ice Cream Cake cannabis is fairly strong. It has an average THC content of around 22% while the standard cannabis plant only has an average THC of 15%.
Is Ice Cream Cake strain good for beginners?
The smooth texture and sweet flavor of Ice Cream Cake make it popular with beginners who are cautious about trying more pungent strains. However, beginners need to exercise caution because the pronounced Indica effects can be surprising to those without a lot of experience using cannabis.
What distinguishes Ice Cream Cake from other dessert strains?
Unlike most other dessert and cake strains, Ice Cream Cake does not have a fruity flavor. Instead, its aromas and tastes are mostly sweet without sour notes. It also has an unusually high amount of THC and an uncommonly smooth texture when vaporized.
How should I store and preserve my Ice Cream Cake buds?
To keep your flowers as fresh and flavorful as possible, store them in an airtight container. It's also important to keep the container in an area with moderate temperatures and little light.
As you can see, Ice Cream Cake cannabis has a lot going for it. Not only are the intense Indica effects great for relaxing, but the flavor also adds a sweet note to any situation. With some Ice Cream Cake cannabis and your PAX vaporizer, you can create your own uniquely enjoyable experience.
