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indica-dominant strainHumboldt Pound Cake
Humboldt Pound Cake combines Wedding Cake and Notorious THC into an indica-dominant dessert profile. Earthy notes meet sweet-and-sour lemon, vanilla dough, butter and woody spice. Myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, humulene and linalool are named as the defining terpenes.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- earthy
- sour
- woody
Effects
- balancing
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Documented ranges
The values are intended for orientation. Actual content may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Humboldt Pound Cake is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainHumboldt Pound 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
- ParentsNotorious THC
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ParentsWedding Cake
Editorial profile
Humboldt Pound Cake in detail
Origin & classification
Humboldt Pound Cake is described as a targeted cross of Wedding Cake and Notorious THC. The English short source attributes the version to Humboldt Seed Company, while the structured breeder field is empty. Genetically and by name, the strain targets a rich cake profile: the dessert-like side of the description is combined with a distinctly indica-dominant orientation and potentially high potency.
Aroma & flavour
The aroma begins with a rich earthy foundation. Above it are sweet and sour nuances, fresh lemon and a cake-like character. Vanilla, butter and a dough-like creaminess reinforce the impression of freshly glazed baked goods. A spicy, slightly woody depth provides a counterpoint. The result is a dessert profile that is not merely sweet, but also incorporates citrus brightness, earth and bitter spice notes.
Terpene profile
The source names myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, humulene and linalool as the defining terpenes. Myrcene is said to be particularly abundant. However, without batch-specific laboratory analysis, no fixed concentrations or guaranteed sensory effects should be inferred. The list merely explains the documented range between lemon, spicy depth, floral softness and an earthy base.
Effect tendency
The effect impression is described in two phases. Initially, euphoria, mental uplift and gentle creativity emerge. As it progresses, physical relaxation is said to become more pronounced, developing into a calming, warm heaviness. The source emphasises that this does not necessarily mean immediate strong sedation. Euphoric, creative, relaxing, calming and balancing impressions are recorded repeatedly; individual experiences may differ.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
The description gives 25 to 30 percent THC and a CBD content below one percent. However, the structured field contains only the upper THC value. The strain should therefore be considered potentially very high in THC with a low CBD content, not a product with a guaranteed measured value. Medical claims from the source text have not been carried over. Flowering time, height, yield and specific cultivation method are not documented. The reliable information consists of the parent combination, the breeder reference, the earthy-lemon cake aroma, the terpene list and the described transition from mental uplift to physical calm.
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Frequently asked questions about Humboldt Pound Cake
What type of strain is Humboldt Pound Cake?
We list Humboldt Pound Cake as an indica-dominant strain with the parentage Wedding Cake × Notorious THC.
What genetics are behind Humboldt Pound Cake?
The parentage of Humboldt Pound Cake is Wedding Cake × Notorious THC.
What does Humboldt Pound Cake smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Humboldt Pound Cake is primarily earthy, sweet, sour, vanilla-like, buttery and woody. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Humboldt Pound Cake?
Humboldt Pound Cake features myrcene, caryophyllene, humulene, limonene and linalool. They complement the described aroma profile.
What is the effect tendency of Humboldt Pound Cake?
We primarily describe Humboldt Pound Cake as euphoric, creative, relaxing, calming and balancing. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
What is the THC content of Humboldt Pound Cake?
Humboldt Pound Cake is listed with a THC range of up to 30 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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