
Wedding Cake
by Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy) · Wedding Cake × Wedding Cake
About
Wedding Cake was bred by Anthony "JBeezy" Hart, the founder of Seed Junky Genetics, who crossed a Triangle Kush mother with Animal Mints pollen at his California operation. The strain is technically a phenotype of a larger line called Triangle Mints #23, and got its Wedding Cake nickname from the Jungle Boys crew in reference to its distinctive vanilla cake frosting aroma. It is also sold under the names Pink Cookies and Triangle Mints #23, depending on the market. Leafly named Wedding Cake its Strain of the Year in 2019. The terpene profile aligns closely with the strain's sweet-dessert reputation. Myrcene leads at 0.74%, with pinene at 0.23% and caryophyllene at 0.21%. That myrcene dominance is responsible for the creamy, slightly tropical undertone, while the secondary pinene presence contributes the fresh edge that keeps the sweetness from reading as cloying. Linalool shows up at a modest 0.09%, adding a faint floral note that contributes to the "wedding cake frosting" association in consumer reviews. Our database chemotype classification is "Blue (Myrcene-dominant)", the category we use for hybrids where myrcene leads with supporting notes rather than overwhelming the profile. THC ranges between 15.5 and 21% across our lab samples, moderate by 2026 hybrid standards. The flavor tags in our records pull in unusual directions: butter, citrus, earthy, pepper, spicy, sweet, and vanilla. That is a wide aromatic footprint for one strain, which is part of why Wedding Cake became such a broad market hit. The reported effects in our data lead with creative and euphoric tied at the top, with hungry in a strong third place, and relaxed, happy, and sleepy rounding out the spread. That pattern reads as a classic "up front, coming-down later" hybrid rather than a one-note indica.
Why does Wedding Cake have these effects?
Wedding Cake's effects are driven by its dominant myrcene (0.74%), which has sedative and muscle-relaxant properties, combined with caryophyllene (0.64%), one of the few terpenes that binds directly to CB2 cannabinoid receptors.
Strain Profile
May Help With
Caryophyllene has strong anti-inflammatory properties
Myrcene has analgesic and muscle-relaxant properties
Linalool has calming, stress-relieving properties
Reported sleepy effects may aid with insomnia
Based on terpene research and reported effects. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.
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Quick Info
- Type
- hybrid
- Breeder
- Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy)
- Genetics
- Wedding Cake × Wedding Cake
- THC
- 15.5–21.0%
- Chemotype
- Myrcene-dominant
What is Myrcene?
The most common cannabis terpene, also found in mangoes, hops, and lemongrass.
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← Back to all strainsAbout Wedding Cake
- Wedding Cake is a hybrid cannabis strain. Hybrids combine characteristics of both indica and sativa genetics.
- Wedding Cake typically tests at 15.5% to 21.0% THC.
- Users commonly report feeling creative, euphoric, hungry, relaxed when consuming Wedding Cake. Individual experiences vary based on tolerance, dose, and consumption method.
- The dominant terpenes in Wedding Cake are Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene. Terpenes influence the aroma, flavor, and effects of a cannabis strain.
- Wedding Cake is a cross of Wedding Cake and Wedding Cake. It was bred by Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy).
