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sativa-dominant strainTropical Cake
Tropical Cake is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Tropicana Cookies × Wedding Cake. Typical aromas include cheesy, tropical and herbal notes. The effects are generally described as creative, focused and uplifting.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- cheesy
- herbal
Effects
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
These values are provided for orientation. Actual contents may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent line and family tree
Tropical Cake is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainTropical Cake
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ParentsTropicana Cookies
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GrandparentsTangie
- 3rd generationSkunk
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3rd generationCalifornia Orange
- 4th generationCannalope Haze
- 4th generationG-13
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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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GrandparentsTangie
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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
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ParentsTropicana Cookies
Editorial profile
Tropical Cake in detail
Origin & classification
Tropical Cake is a sativa-dominant strain from Tropicana Cookies × Wedding Cake. With up to 24 % THC, Tropical Cake clearly falls into the more potent range. At up to 1 %, CBD plays more of a supporting role.
Aroma & flavour
In terms of aroma, Tropical Cake mainly shows cheesy, tropical, herbal and cookie-like notes. Myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene fit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. This gives the strain a soft, often highly approachable aromatic profile.
Terpene profile
Tropical Cake is generally described as creative, focused and uplifting in its effects. Overall, it therefore comes across as more open, lively and present than heavy or oppressive.
Effect tendency
It therefore sits closer to modern dessert strains than to classic old-school lines.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Tropical Cake may be particularly interesting to people who prefer bright, present and head-focused strains. Fans of modern dessert and exotic lines are likely to find many familiar elements here.
Further classification
Those looking in this direction will find a dense, sweet-leaning profile rather than a fresh Haze or pure Kush direction. Its lineage also helps make the profile easier to understand without making it feel formulaic.
Further classification
Aromatically, Tropical Cake shows cheesy, tropical, herbal and cookie-like notes. Myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene are prominent among the terpenes. The genetics from Tropicana Cookies x Wedding Cake give the profile its direction. It is described primarily as creative, focused and uplifting. With up to 24 %, Tropical Cake reaches a clearly potent level. At up to 1 % CBD, this value clearly remains secondary in Tropical Cake. Tropical Cake’s aromatic character is not merely an addition, but a central part of the strain’s identity. Myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene provide additional clues as to why the aromatic profile works through more than individual flavour notes alone. Tropical Cake therefore comes across as bright and active, without this implying a direct recommendation for use. Its parent strains are therefore not merely an indication of origin, but also help compare Tropical Cake more clearly with similar strains. Tropical Cake’s potent profile complements its other characteristics, but does not replace them.
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Frequently asked questions about Tropical Cake
What type of strain is Tropical Cake?
We list Tropical Cake as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent line Tropicana Cookies × Wedding Cake.
What genetics are behind Tropical Cake?
The parent line of Tropical Cake is Tropicana Cookies × Wedding Cake.
What does Tropical Cake smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Tropical Cake is primarily associated with cheesy, tropical, herbal and cookie-like notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Tropical Cake?
Myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene are prominent in Tropical Cake’s profile. They complement the described aromatic character.
What effects can be expected from Tropical Cake?
We primarily describe Tropical Cake as creative, focused and uplifting. Effects are subjective and do not constitute a medical claim.
What is the THC content of Tropical Cake?
A THC range of 24 % is stated for Tropical Cake. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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