Wedding Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid bred from Triangle Kush and Animal Mints, and in some markets it is sold as Pink Cookies. It was named Leafly’s Strain of the Year in 2019, and its sweet vanilla flavor and calm, happy effects have kept the Wedding Cake strain one of the most popular dessert strains since. Here is what to know about its genetics, flavor, terpenes and effects, how it compares with its offspring Ice Cream Cake, and the hemp-derived Wedding Cake products you can order from Serene Tree.
Wedding Cake at a glance
| Type | Indica-leaning hybrid |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Triangle Kush × Animal Mints |
| Other names | Pink Cookies, Triangle Mints #23 |
| Top terpenes | Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene |
| Aroma and flavor | Vanilla frosting, sweet dough, butter, pepper |
| Commonly reported effects | Relaxed, happy, hungry |
| Best time of day | Late afternoon and evening |
| Typical THC in cannabis flower | Around 24%, higher than average |
Where Wedding Cake comes from
Wedding Cake crosses Triangle Kush, a potent Kush, with Animal Mints, a member of the Cookies family. The Kush side brings body relaxation and an earthy, peppery edge, and the Cookies side brings the sweet vanilla flavor. After it won Strain of the Year in 2019, breeders used it to create a wave of new dessert strains, most famously Ice Cream Cake.
What does Wedding Cake taste and smell like?
Think vanilla frosting and sweet dough with a tangy, earthy twist. Caryophyllene adds a peppery note on the exhale, so it tastes rich rather than sugary. It is a smooth profile that works especially well in vapes.
Wedding Cake effects
People most often describe Wedding Cake as calming and cheerful. It tends to start with a happy, relaxed mood and settle into a comfortable body feel, and many people notice an appetite boost. It is lighter than a full sedating indica, so it is a popular pick for:
- Winding down in the late afternoon or evening
- Dinner, movies and time with friends
- Relaxing weekends
Wedding Cake is known for higher-than-average potency, so start with one or two puffs and wait 10 to 15 minutes before taking more. Effects vary from person to person.
Wedding Cake terpenes
Lab data for Wedding Cake most often shows three leading terpenes:
- Caryophyllene: peppery and warm, also found in black pepper and cloves.
- Limonene: bright citrus, which adds the tangy note.
- Myrcene: earthy and musky, also found in mangoes and hops.
Learn more in our guide to terpene profiles.
Wedding Cake vs Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake is Wedding Cake crossed with Gelato #33, so the two share a lot. Here is how they differ:
| Wedding Cake | Ice Cream Cake | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Indica-leaning hybrid | Indica-dominant hybrid |
| Parents | Triangle Kush × Animal Mints | Wedding Cake × Gelato #33 |
| Flavor | Vanilla frosting, pepper, earthy tang | Vanilla, sweet cream, butter |
| Feel | Relaxed and happy | Heavier and sleepier |
| Best for | Late afternoon and evening | Night |
Pick Wedding Cake for a relaxed evening and Ice Cream Cake when you are ready for bed. Our Ice Cream Cake strain guide covers it in detail, including 13 Ice Cream Cake products in Delta 8, Delta 9 and Delta 10.
Shop Wedding Cake at Serene Tree
Serene Tree doesn’t sell marijuana flower. Our Wedding Cake products are hemp-derived and use a terpene blend modeled on the strain’s classic profile:
| Product | What it is |
|---|---|
| THCA Disposable Vape, Wedding Cake | 3ml (3000mg) hemp-derived THCA disposable with a 10-second preheat |
| Delta 9 Disposable Vape, Wedding Cake | 3ml (3000mg) hemp-derived Delta 9 blend disposable |
| Delta 9 Pre-Roll, Wedding Cake | 1 gram hemp flower pre-roll with Delta 9 extract |
| Delta 9 Wax, Wedding Cake | 1 gram concentrate for a dab rig or wax pen |
| Delta 9 Moonrocks, Wedding Cake | 7 grams of hemp flower infused with Delta 9 extract |
Every batch is third-party lab tested. See the results on our Certificates of Analysis page.
Which Wedding Cake product should you choose?
- Want the closest thing to smoking traditional cannabis in a vape? Choose the Wedding Cake THCA disposable. Our guide What Is THCA? explains how THCA works.
- Want a simple, steady Delta 9 vape? The Delta 9 disposable needs no charging or filling.
- Prefer to smoke? Light the pre-roll, or pack moonrocks into a bowl.
- Experienced with dabs? The Wedding Cake wax delivers the most flavor.
Strains similar to Wedding Cake
- Ice Cream Cake: Wedding Cake’s offspring, creamier and sleepier.
- Lemon Cherry Gelato: another Cookies-family dessert strain, fruitier and more giggly.
- Godfather OG: a heavy Kush-family indica for late nights.
Browse every strain we carry by type: indica, hybrid and sativa.
Wedding Cake FAQs
Is Wedding Cake indica or sativa?
Wedding Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid. It relaxes the body but usually keeps your mood upbeat.
Is Wedding Cake the same as Pink Cookies?
Yes. Wedding Cake is also sold as Pink Cookies, and some breeders list it as Triangle Mints #23.
What does Wedding Cake taste like?
Vanilla frosting and sweet dough with a tangy, earthy edge and a peppery finish.
What is the difference between Wedding Cake and Ice Cream Cake?
Ice Cream Cake is Wedding Cake crossed with Gelato #33. It is creamier, leans further toward indica and tends to feel sleepier.
Is Wedding Cake strong?
As cannabis flower it often tests around 24% THC, higher than average. Our 3000mg disposables are potent too, so start small.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Serene Tree products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For adults 21 and over. Products containing hemp-derived THC can cause a positive drug test. Laws vary by state, so check the rules where you live before ordering.