Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake (also known as Pink Cookies or Triangle Mints #23) is a modern heavyweight that dominated the late 2010s. Bred by Seed Junky Genetics, it represents the peak of the 'dessert strain' movement, combining massive potency with a rich, tangy, and creamy flavour profile. It was Leafly's Strain of the Year in 2019.
Genetics & Lineage
While often rumoured to be a cross of GSC and Cherry Pie, the breeder confirmed it is a pheno of Triangle Mints (Triangle Kush × Animal Mints). It leans heavily into its kush heritage, producing dense, frost-coated buds.
Its nickname comes from its sparkling resin coverage and faint aroma of vanilla cake frosting, though the actual flavour is often described as tangy, earthy, and peppery.
Effects & Characteristics
Wedding Cake is famous for its strength. With THC levels frequently testing above 25%, it hits hard and fast. Users report a relaxing, euphoric high that can be sedative in higher doses.
Unlike the fruity clarity of strains like Zkittlez, Wedding Cake offers a richer, 'dank' experience that appeals to smokers with a high tolerance.
Historical Context
Wedding Cake arrived when the market was transitioning from 'fruity' strains to 'creamy/doughy' profiles. Its success cemented Seed Junky Genetics as one of the world's premier breeders and laid the groundwork for the 'Cake' craze that followed (Ice Cream Cake, Jungle Cake, etc.).
Why This Strain Still Matters
It defined the commercial market of the late 2010s. Wedding Cake set the standard for modern potency and 'bag appeal', showing that a strain could be both incredibly strong and possess a nuanced, dessert-like flavour.
Where to find Wedding Cake in Amsterdam?
The following coffeeshops have had Wedding Cake on their menu recently.
