Layer Cake
At a glance
- Possible side effects
- Dry MouthDry Eyes
About Layer Cake
Layer Cake is a hybrid that crosses Wedding Cake with a GMO and Triangle Mints #3 cross. It blends dessert sweetness with savory gas genetics, and it has become a sought-after strain in US legal markets, where it often appears among the top flower in North America.
The aroma layers sweet vanilla frosting over a gassy, earthy base with a faint savory edge. Buds are usually dense and chunky, with dark green and purple tones and a thick, frosty coat of trichomes. Caryophyllene often adds a peppery bite, limonene can brighten the sweetness, and myrcene may deepen the earthy, musky notes.
People often describe Layer Cake as relaxed, happy and euphoric, with a cheerful head feel that eases into a heavy body calm. It is commonly chosen for evenings and slow weekends. THC usually ranges from 22% to 28%, and CBD is typically under 1%.
Layer Cake tends to suit experienced consumers, since many batches test strong. Start low, go slow, and check the lab results on the package before you buy. Use WhereLeaf to find Layer Cake at licensed dispensaries and delivery services near you.
Layer Cake terpene profile
Terpenes are the natural oils that give each strain its smell and taste. Listed from most to least dominant.
Smells like: Peppery, spicy, woody
Also found in: Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon
Gives strains a spicy kick. Common in kush, cookies and gelato lines.
Smells like: Citrus, lemon, orange peel
Also found in: Lemon and orange rinds, juniper
Behind most citrus flavors. Strains rich in limonene are often described as bright and upbeat.
Smells like: Earthy, musky, ripe fruit
Also found in: Mango, hops, lemongrass, thyme
The most common terpene in cannabis. Strains led by myrcene are often described as relaxing and heavy.
Layer Cake family tree
Growing Layer Cake
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Flowering time
- 8-9 weeks
- Plant height
- Medium
- Yield
- Medium
Only grow where home growing is legal, and follow local plant limits.
For adults of legal age. Not medical advice. THC and CBD vary by grower and batch — check the product label. Effects vary by person. Start low, go slow, and never drive high.
