Cultivar record / birthday-cake
Birthday Cake
Birthday Cake is an indica cultivar with Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include vanilla, sweet and butter flavours and relaxed, hungry and sleepy effects.
- Type
- indica
- THC
- 23%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Cannarado Genetics
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
Reported negatives
- Paranoid
- Anxious
- Dry mouth
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded lineage includes GSC, Cherry Pie. Source disagreement should be treated as part of the cultivar's naming history rather than flattened into a false certainty.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include vanilla, sweet and butter.
Reported character
Reported effects include relaxed, hungry and sleepy. Individual experiences vary.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Birthday Cake
Users most commonly report feeling relaxed, hungry and sleepy after consuming Birthday Cake. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Caryophyllene (aroma and mood), Limonene (comfort and ease), and Myrcene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Birthday Cake are Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease), Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood) and Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Birthday Cake Questions
What is Birthday Cake?
Birthday Cake is classified as indica. Its recorded parent strains are Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie.
Is Birthday Cake indica or sativa?
Birthday Cake is recorded as indica. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Birthday Cake?
The archive record notes THC 23% and CBD <1% for Birthday Cake. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Birthday Cake suitable for beginners?
At around 23% THC, Birthday Cake sits in the moderate-to-strong range. Beginners should start low and go slow — a little often goes a long way. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Birthday Cake taste like?
The archive lists vanilla, sweet and butter as flavour notes for Birthday Cake.
What effects are reported for Birthday Cake?
Community-reported effects include relaxed, hungry and sleepy. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Birthday Cake?
Commonly reported side effects include paranoid, anxious and dry mouth. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Birthday Cake?
The archive record lists caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene as terpenes associated with Birthday Cake.
What is the genetic lineage of Birthday Cake?
The recorded parent strains are Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Birthday Cake sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.