Birthday Cake
Birthday Cake
Also known as: Birthday Cake Kush, Wedding Cake, Birthday Cake #3, Cherry Cookies, Pink Cookies
Overview
Birthday Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid strain that results from crossing Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie. The original Birthday Cake strain is rumored to have originated from the Kind Love dispensary in Denver, CO in 2014, where it first went by Pink Cookies. This strain has multiple phenotypes, with the most common being from Cannarado Genetics, who created Birthday Cake S1 or Cherry Cookies as a cross between (Cherry Pie x GSC) x (Cherry Pie x GSC). Other sources suggest California's Seed Junky Genetics and Colorado's Aficionados of Cannabis Seed Bank as potential originators.
The strain derives its name from its distinctive sweet, vanilla-like aroma that resembles actual birthday cake. The buds are characterized by their dense, round appearance with deep green coloration, purple hues, sparse orange hairs, and a thick coating of crystalline trichomes that resembles frosting. Typically classified as 60% indica-dominant, though this can vary dramatically based on phenotype selection. The strain maintains a 60% indica and 40% sativa composition, delivering balanced effects that combine cerebral euphoria with physical relaxation.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia and sleep issues
- Often used for stress and anxiety management
- May assist with depression symptoms
- Could help stimulate appetite
- Users report relief from muscle spasms
- May help with inflammation
- Often used for headache and migraine relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Birthday Cake grows well both indoors and outdoors with robust genetics that help fight off pests and diseases. Many growers enjoy its quick flowering time and impressive resin production. The strain typically flowers in 8-9 weeks under good conditions, with outdoor growers expecting yields of 16 ounces per plant. Being indica-dominant, Birthday Cake produces fairly short plants growing 4 to 7 feet in height. Indoor cultivation requires temperatures between 70°F and 80°F during the day with slightly cooler nights, maintaining 60%-70% humidity during vegetative stage and reducing to 40%-50% during flowering to prevent mold. Due to its thick and robust plant structure, it requires constant pruning and trimming to maintain proper light absorption. Growers suggest utilizing low stress training (LST) or supercropping techniques. The main disadvantage is its strong smell requiring proper odor control.