Ice Cream Cake
22.7%
THC
0.04%
CBD
Top flavors
Terpenes
Ice Cream Cake effects are mostly energizing.
Ice Cream Cake potency is average.
Ice Cream Cake
22.7%
THC
0.04%
CBD
Top flavors
Terpenes
Ice Cream Cake effects are mostly energizing.
Ice Cream Cake potency is average.
Ice Cream Cake is a modern hybrid-indica strain developed by crossing Wedding Cake and Gelato. Designed for cultivators operating in indoor environments, this variety requires a moderate level of expertise and completes its flowering cycle in approximately 60 days. While yields are generally considered medium, the profile of the plant has proven influential in contemporary breeding programs.
The chemical complexity of this strain is defined primarily by its dominant limonene content, followed by caryophyllene, myrcene, and linalool. The secondary and tertiary terpene profile includes humulene, beta-pinene, geraniol, pinene, camphene, bisabolol, nerolidol, gamma-terpinene, terpinolene, caryophyllene-oxide, eucalyptol, and ocimene. This diverse composition results in a nuanced sensory output that reflects its complex parentage.
As a THC-dominant strain, Ice Cream Cake is frequently utilized to promote feelings of relaxation, happiness, and sleepiness, resulting in a calm state of mind. It is commonly recommended for individuals seeking relief from stress and anxiety or those looking to improve sleep quality. The genetic legacy of this strain is extensive, as it serves as a parent to numerous offspring, including Strawberry Jerry, Killer Cupcakes, Orange Ice Water, Vanilla Shave Ice, Acai Cake, Alien Ice, Ben n Gary's, Big Purm, Birthday Runtz, Blackberry Float, Blue Alien Cake, and Boov.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| limonene | ~60% | citrus | social · creative |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| linalool | ~12% | floral | relaxing · solo |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
~28%
spicy
●●○○
Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: local anesthetic equal to procaine; anticonvulsant via glutamate/GABA modulation; reduces morphine tolerance via multisite opioid/GABAergic/cannabinoid action.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
sleepy
eveningMyrcene potentiates barbiturate sleep (Russo 2011); CBN 2024 RCT reduces nighttime awakenings at 20 mg; nerolidol+myrcene+linalool GABAergic compounded effect.
happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Indica-dominant
Primarily indica with sativa influence. Relaxing body with some cerebral lift.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Seed Junky Genetics Wedding Cake × Gelato #33 indica cross; creamy vanilla-cake aroma with deep sedating body relaxation.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Ice Cream Cake.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Siblings
Share parents wedding cake / gelato
Offspring — 30 strains bred from Ice Cream Cake
Composite Traits
Where to buy Ice Cream Cake
No verified dispensaries on file — find it on Leafly.
Dispensary Locator
Find which dispensaries near you currently stock Ice Cream Cake.
or enter a city / postcode
Community Reviews
No reviews yet — be the first!
No reviews yet for Ice Cream Cake.
What would Ice Cream Cake × ? produce?
Predict the terpene profile, effects, and growing traits of a cross. Our gene weaver engine votes on dominant traits from both parents.
Build a cross with Ice Cream Cake →Similar strains
Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ice Cream Cake indica or sativa?
Ice Cream Cake is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Ice Cream Cake?
Limonene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Ice Cream Cake good for daytime use?
Ice Cream Cake is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.