Chem Cake

Chem Cake

Chem Cake

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Also known as: Cake N Chem, Cake and Chem

Overview

Chem Cake is a potent hybrid cannabis strain that represents a sophisticated blend of dessert and fuel genetics, developed through various breeding programs with the most notable contributions from People Under The Stairs Genetics, Aether Gardens, and Greenpoint Seeds. The strain emerged as part of the modern "cake strain" movement that has dominated cannabis menus since 2018, combining the sweet, vanilla-forward characteristics of cake genetics with the pungent, diesel-fuel aromatics of classic Chemdawg lineage. Multiple versions exist with slightly different genetic backgrounds: some cross Birthday Cake with Chem D, while others combine Wedding Cake with Stardawg, but all maintain the signature balance of sweet dessert flavors with sharp chemical undertones.

The buds of Chem Cake are visually striking, featuring long, diamond-shaped flowers with wavy lime-green leaves that are heavily frosted with golden trichomes. Dense in structure and typically small to medium-sized, the buds display thick, fuzzy orange pistils that run through them like veins, creating an impressive bag appeal that has made it popular among connoisseurs. The strain's complex terpene profile creates a distinctive aroma that begins with dominant earthy, almost laboratory-like chemical hints that mirror its Chem heritage, layered with sweet, cake-like aromas reminiscent of vanilla frosting and freshly baked goods. This remarkable juxtaposition of fuel and sweetness extends to its flavor profile, which combines herbal basil notes with sweet berries and citrus undertones.

Effects

Reported Medical Uses

  • Users report relief from chronic pain
  • May help with anxiety and stress
  • Often used for insomnia management
  • Users report help with arthritis pain
  • May assist with muscle spasms
  • Users report mood enhancement

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.

Possible Negative Effects

  • Dry Mouth
  • Dry Eyes
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry eyes
  • Possible anxiety in high doses
  • Potential couch lock at higher doses

Growing Information

Chem Cake is considered moderately difficult to cultivate, requiring attentive care due to its nuanced genetic makeup. Indoor cultivation is optimal with controlled environments maintaining temperatures between 20-26°C (68-79°F) and relative humidity between 40-50%. The strain exhibits rapid vegetative growth and robust flowering, with a flowering time of 8-10 weeks (56-70 days). Plants typically reach heights of 5-8 feet regardless of indoor or outdoor settings. Indoor growers can expect generous yields of 17-21 ounces per square meter, while outdoor plants can produce around 21 ounces each. Harvest typically occurs in September for outdoor grows. The strain responds well to training techniques and rewards environmental precision with high resin production and excellent bag appeal. Proper drying and curing enhances the complex terpene profile.

Genetics

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