Cakes N Cream
Cakes N Cream
Also known as: Cakes 'n Cream
Overview
Cakes N Cream is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain created by In House Genetics through crossing Platinum with Pancakes. This strain emerged from the wave of dessert cultivars that dominated the late 2010s and early 2020s, when Cake, Gelato, and Cookies lines were being recombined for flavor density and bag appeal. The Cake lineage, led by Wedding Cake and Ice Cream Cake, established a reputation for high THC and sedating effects that consumers prefer for unwinding. The strain's delectable recipe was created by crossing 'Pancakes' (London Pound Cake 75 x Kush Mints 11) with the tried-and-true classic, 'Platinum'.
This 100% indica strain gets its name from its icy appearance, the result of the dense trichomes that grow on the bud. This hybrid leans more towards the Indica side, with dense buds heavily coated in fuzzy-amber trichomes and bushy patches of orange pistils. In practice, Cakes n Cream tends to express indica-leaning morphology, heavy trichome coverage, and typically forms tight, golf-ball to egg-shaped colas with a medium-high calyx-to-leaf ratio. Bracts swell prominently during late flower, resulting in a frosted, sugar-dipped look as trichomes blanket the surface. Its buds are dense, chunky, and coated with a thick frosting of crystal-white trichomes. Coloration can range from vibrant green to rich purple, depending on environmental conditions, particularly cooler nighttime temperatures during late flowering. Accents of bright orange pistils weave through the flower, providing contrast and further enhancing the strain's eye-catching appeal.
The name signals its genetic roots in the wider Cake and Cream families, pointing to parent lines like Wedding Cake, Ice Cream Cake, and Cookies and Cream. Its lineage—drawing from Wedding Cake, Ice Cream Cake, and Cookies and Cream—delivers a creamy vanilla core wrapped in warm spice and gentle pine.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with chronic pain management
- Often used for insomnia and sleep disorders
- May assist with depression symptoms
- Users report appetite stimulation
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Cakes N Cream can be cultivated indoors and outdoors with a flowering time of 60-65 days (8-9 weeks). Seeds produce vigorous, compact plants that are well-suited for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. Thanks to its mostly indica genetics, the structure remains manageable, with a relatively short internodal spacing and a bushy growth pattern. The strain is versatile and adaptable, suitable for growers of all experience levels. Indoor cultivators benefit from applying techniques such as topping and low-stress training to promote even canopy development and maximize light penetration. Controlling humidity during the flowering phase is important to preserve trichome production and avoid mold. Outdoors, Cakes n Cream prefers well-draining soil and consistent feeding schedules. Providing sufficient space between plants helps with airflow and light exposure, while supportive trellising may be necessary as the buds develop weight. Growers appreciate its resin output, 8–9 week finish, and hearty structure that rewards training.