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Cannabis Strain Review: Lava Cake

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 77% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
86%
Happy
58%
Euphoric
41%
Uplifted
36%
Hungry
33%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
28%
Dry Mouth
12%
Dry Eyes
8%
The Scaries
2%
Headache
1%

Lava Cake has an ASHI score of 2 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 24 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. Lava Cake won an award in categories like in places like the Netherlands. The genetic blend of this strain is 77% Indica.

Place Category Competition
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a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Uplifted and Hungry effects of Lava Cake produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Lava Cake has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Migraines, Pain, and Nausea.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Lava Cake's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Eucalyptol and Myrcene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Lava Cake that includes: Nutty and Chocolate, ending with a blast of Nutty on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Lava Cake has an aroma profile of Pine, Nuts, Minty, Herbal and Mint.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
15 - 19%
CBD
0.93 - 1.14%
CBN
0.09 - 0.17%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Lava Cake presents Caryophyllene, Eucalyptol and Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 15 - 19%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors sunny and warm weather Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
early October 5 - 7 feet 14 - 18 oz per plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
9 weeks 5 - 7 feet 10 - 16 oz per square meter

The difficulty to grow Lava Cake is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 5 - 7 feet height to be with a yield of 10 - 16 oz per square meter in about 9 weeks. Outdoors, Lava Cake should harvest around early October you can expect 5 - 7 feet height and 14 - 18 oz per plant yield.

Lava Cake shares genetics with Thin Mint GSC and Grape Pie.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Lava Cake. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Lava Cake after a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain