Cultivar record / london-pound-cake
London Pound Cake
London Pound Cake is an indica cultivar with Sunset Sherbet and Unknown Indica in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include vanilla, butter, lemon, berry and sweet flavours and sleepy, relaxed, tingly, euphoric and happy effects.
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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
- Sunset Sherbet
- Unknown Indica
Reported negatives
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dizzy
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
History and origin
A Sunset Sherbet descendant bred for heavy relaxation and rich vanilla-cake terpenes.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded parent strains are Sunset Sherbet and Unknown Indica. A Sunset Sherbet descendant bred for heavy relaxation and rich vanilla-cake terpenes.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include vanilla, butter, lemon, berry and sweet.
Reported character
Reported effects include sleepy, relaxed, tingly, euphoric and happy. 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.
Reported Effects of London Pound Cake
Users most commonly report feeling sleepy, relaxed, tingly, euphoric and happy after consuming London Pound 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 London Pound 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.
London Pound Cake Questions
What is London Pound Cake?
London Pound Cake is classified as indica. Its recorded parent strains are Sunset Sherbet and Unknown Indica.
Is London Pound Cake indica or sativa?
London Pound Cake is recorded as indica. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is London Pound Cake?
The archive record notes THC 26% and CBD <1% for London Pound Cake. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is London Pound Cake suitable for beginners?
With THC levels around 26%, London Pound Cake is quite potent. Novice consumers may want to approach this cultivar with caution and start with a very small amount. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does London Pound Cake taste like?
The archive lists vanilla, butter, lemon, berry and sweet as flavour notes for London Pound Cake.
What effects are reported for London Pound Cake?
Community-reported effects include sleepy, relaxed, tingly, euphoric and happy. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of London Pound Cake?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth, headache and dizzy. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in London Pound Cake?
The archive record lists caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene as terpenes associated with London Pound Cake.
What is the genetic lineage of London Pound Cake?
The recorded parent strains are Sunset Sherbet and Unknown Indica. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every London Pound 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.