Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake
Also known as: ICC
Overview
Ice Cream Cake is a potent indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (75% indica, 25% sativa) created through crossing Wedding Cake with Gelato #33, also known as Larry Bird. Most commonly attributed to Seed Junky Genetics, a renowned California-based breeding company led by Anthony Hart, though some versions have been developed by Mad Scientist Genetics. The strain emerged in the 2010s and became one of the best-selling strains of 2022 worldwide, quickly gaining popularity for its exceptional flavor profile and potent effects.
This cultivar is visually striking, producing dense, frosty buds with deep green and purple hues, completely covered in icy trichomes with bright orange pistils. During final weeks of flowering, plants develop very dark leaves and thick, almost white layers of trichomes on buds, creating super frosty flowers with rusty pistils after curing. The strain's dessert-like appearance matches its name, with small, dense grape-shaped buds featuring thick orange hairs and frosty white crystal trichomes. Known for its exceptional resin production, Ice Cream Cake has become a favorite among concentrate makers and extract artists due to its high trichome density and complex terpene profile.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from stress and anxiety
- May help with insomnia and sleep disorders
- Often used for chronic pain management
- Reported to help with depression
- May stimulate appetite
- Users report relief from migraines and headaches
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Ice Cream Cake is relatively easy to grow and suitable for intermediate growers, with resistance to pests and mold making it a hardy choice. Flowering time ranges from 8-10 weeks indoors, with outdoor harvests ready by late September to early October. Expected yields are medium to high, with 400-500 grams per square meter indoors and up to 600 grams per plant outdoors. Plants thrive in controlled indoor environments with temperatures between 70-80°F and moderate humidity, while preferring warm, sunny climates outdoors. The strain likes hot and warm climates and grows into beautiful thick bushes like other indicas. Plants stay relatively compact, reaching only 30-60 inches in height. Growers must regulate humidity carefully as flowers are vulnerable to mold and mildew, with caution needed against overwatering.