Gelato Chem
Modern
LKCindica
LA Kush Cake
22.9%
THC
0.13%
CBG
Top flavors
spicyfloralcitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
LA Kush Cake has balanced effects.
Low THCHigh THC
LA Kush Cake potency is average.
LA Kush Cake
22.9%
THC
0.13%
CBG
Top flavors
spicyfloralcitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
LA Kush Cake has balanced effects.
Low THCHigh THC
LA Kush Cake potency is average.
LA Kush Cake is a modern indica variety derived from Kush Mints. This strain is cultivated for its accessibility, as it is classified as easy to grow in both indoor and outdoor environments. Growers can expect a medium yield following a flowering period of 56 days. Its genetic stability and reliable growth traits have made it a building block for subsequent hybridization within contemporary breeding programs.
The chemical profile of LA Kush Cake is defined by a complex, layered terpene expression beginning with dominant caryophyllene, followed by linalool, limonene, myrcene, and humulene. This composition results in a distinct sensory experience where top notes transition into deeper, earthy, and floral undertones.
As a THC-dominant cultivar with 22.9% THC and 0.13% CBG, LA Kush Cake provides effects characterized by feelings of relaxation and mental focus. These properties make the strain a common choice for addressing pain, stress, and sleep-related concerns. Its status as a genetic tool is evidenced by a catalog of notable offspring, including Apollo Punch, Chem Crasher, God Cake OG Kush, LA Kush Cake OG, Lamosa, Lime Sorbet, Pineal Pluto, Pirate Bae, Purple Truffle Cake, Skoobz Doobz, Star Supremacy, and Sugar Snackz.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%linalool ~28%limonene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| linalool | ~28% | floral | relaxing · solo |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
spicy
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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.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Genetic Profile
Pure Indica
■ Indica 100%■ Sativa 0%
Body-heavy, relaxing genetics. Short stature, dense buds, broad leaves.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of LA Kush Cake.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
SFV OG Kush
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Great-grandparents
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Siblings
Share parent kush mints
BangerangmyrceneCherry MintslimoneneEden's GiftcaryophylleneFritter MintzcaryophylleneHalf BakedlimoneneIce Cream MintscaryophylleneKmintZlimoneneNevada MintscaryophyllenePirate CakelimonenePlatinum Kush MintslimoneneRedexzilelimoneneSour BlastlimoneneStrawberry Dawg PoundlimoneneTsunderelimoneneTammi's BlessingterpinoleneThe ClashcaryophylleneThe SoapcaryophylleneTop Secret CookiescaryophylleneTriple ThreatcaryophylleneTrue MintscaryophylleneZingatsumyrceneCollision KushlimoneneDessert MintslimoneneFrosty RuntzlimoneneGrape Fun Diplimonene33 MintzlimoneneJealousy Kush MintslimoneneLaughing CobralimoneneMinty Black 98limoneneMinty Punchlimonene
Offspring — 24 strains bred from LA Kush Cake
Apollo PunchcaryophylleneBlueberry Kush CakecaryophylleneCali ZmoothiecaryophylleneCaramel CakecaryophylleneChem CrashercaryophylleneCreamsicle CakecaryophylleneGod Cake OG KushcaryophylleneJungle MintscaryophylleneLA Kush Cake OGlimoneneLA SherbcaryophylleneLamosalimoneneLime SorbetcaryophylleneMint CakecaryophylleneNova Scotia FishcakecaryophyllenePapaya FunkcaryophyllenePineal PlutolimonenePirate BaecaryophyllenePurple Truffle CakecaryophylleneRazzberry RushcaryophylleneRoyal RedzcaryophylleneSkoobz DoobzterpinoleneStar SupremacycaryophylleneSugar SnackzcaryophylleneWatermelon Kush Cakecaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LA Kush Cake indica or sativa?
LA Kush Cake is modeled here as a pure indica (body-heavy, relaxing genetics).
What terpene is dominant in LA Kush Cake?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Linalool follows as the secondary terpene.
Is LA Kush Cake good for daytime use?
LA Kush 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.