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indica-dominant strainBanana Cake
Banana Cake is reminiscent of banana cake in aroma: ripe banana, vanilla and buttery sweetness meet nutty and earthy notes. Pinene, limonene, caryophyllene and myrcene are listed as the defining terpenes. The described effects combine euphoria and mood elevation with deep physical relaxation and increased appetite.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- banana
- nutty
- earthy
Effects
- balancing
- appetite-stimulating
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Documented ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parentage and lineage
Banana Cake is at the beginning. The documented parent lines through the 4th generation follow below.
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StrainBanana Cake
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ParentsWedding Cake
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GrandparentsCherry Pie
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
- 3rd generationGDP
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3rd generationDurban Poison
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GrandparentsGirl Scout Cookies
- 3rd generationOG Kush
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
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GrandparentsCherry Pie
- ParentsBanana OG
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ParentsWedding Cake
Editorial profile
Banana Cake in detail
Origin & classification
Banana Cake owes its name to an aroma profile that the source explicitly compares to freshly baked banana cake. According to the dataset, the strain originates from Wedding Cake and Banana OG and is classified as an indica-dominant hybrid. This combination provides the documented basis for the interplay of tropical fruit and creamy dessert sweetness. No information about a specific breeder is available.
Aroma & flavour
Ripe banana and sweet vanilla take centre stage. A creamy, almost buttery base intensifies the impression of cake. The finish is described as nutty and earthy, giving the pronounced sweetness greater depth. The structured dataset also generally mentions fruity notes. The profile therefore ranges from banana and vanilla through butter and nuts to a drier earthy tone.
Terpene profile
The relevant terpenes listed are myrcene, limonene, beta-caryophyllene and pinene. The source associates their combination with fruity sweetness, sparkling freshness and spicy depth. Exact laboratory percentages are not documented. Therefore, neither a fixed ranking nor an identical expression in every batch can be claimed. The terpene data serves as a qualitative reference point for the sensory layers described.
Effect tendency
According to the source description, the effect profile begins with a euphoric, mentally uplifting phase. At the same time or shortly afterwards, deep physical relaxation is said to develop. A balancing impression and largely preserved mental clarity are also mentioned. The dataset additionally lists mood elevation and appetite stimulation. These characteristics summarise recurring reports; they do not allow predictions for individuals and do not represent a guaranteed sequence.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
The detailed description states 26 to 33 percent THC and approximately 1 percent CBD. The structured field records only the THC maximum of 33 percent. All values may vary depending on phenotype, cultivation and batch. Even a high measured THC value does not determine subjective intensity on its own. CBD is present at significantly lower levels than THC in the stated ranges.
Further classification
Three documented areas are therefore decisive for classifying Banana Cake: the Wedding Cake × Banana OG cross, the distinctive banana-cake aroma and the combination of mental euphoria and physical calm. Vanilla, butter, nuts and earth make the sensory description more nuanced, while the four terpenes named provide a chemical reference without suggesting an unchanging composition.
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Frequently asked questions about Banana Cake
What type of strain is Banana Cake?
We classify Banana Cake as an indica-dominant strain with the parentage Wedding Cake × Banana OG.
What genetics are behind Banana Cake?
The parentage of Banana Cake is Wedding Cake × Banana OG.
What does Banana Cake smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Banana Cake is primarily characterised as vanilla, sweet, fruity, banana, buttery, nutty and earthy. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the intensity may vary.
Which terpenes are associated with Banana Cake?
Banana Cake’s profile features pinene, limonene, caryophyllene and myrcene. They complement the aroma profile described.
What effect tendency does Banana Cake have?
We primarily describe Banana Cake as euphoric, relaxing, balancing, mood-lifting and appetite-stimulating. Effects are subjective and do not constitute a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Banana Cake?
A THC range of up to 33 % is stated for Banana Cake. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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