What is Lava Cake?
Leafly describes Lava Cake as a powerful indica-leaning hybrid made by crossing Thin Mint GSC with Grape Pie, and files it as a hybrid. Weedmaps credits the cross to Cannarado Genetics and lists Black Rock Lava Cake and Lava Cake #11 as other names, while AllBud, which also uses the Lava Cake #11 name, rates it 70% indica and 30% sativa. So although it leans indica, all three class it as a hybrid (here is what those labels mean).
Look, smell and taste
Leafly says consumers compare the smell to freshly baked goods, with sugary dough and a smooth, cakey finish, and its reviewers most often pick pepper, mint and vanilla. Weedmaps describes chocolate, mint and dark fruit with an earthy bite that can lean toward cocoa, sweet dough or ripe berries depending on the selection. AllBud describes a sweet, chocolaty taste with a lightly minty, fruity exhale over an aroma of fruity pine and nutty herbs.
Growers quoted by Leafly describe dense, bulbous buds in purple and green under glistening trichomes; Weedmaps adds orange pistils, and AllBud describes large, dense, olive-green nugs. Leafly's lab-sourced data lists caryophyllene as the most abundant terpene, followed by myrcene and humulene (here is how terpenes shape aroma and flavour).
Effects people report
Leafly rates Lava Cake as mostly calming, and its reviewers most often report feeling relaxed, sleepy and tingly; dry eyes, dry mouth and dizziness are the most common complaints. AllBud describes a light, euphoric lift at the start that gives way to creative, introspective thoughts and deep body relaxation without full sedation. Weedmaps says regular smokers describe euphoria, physical relaxation and a serious appetite, with some getting a creative lift and others getting sleepy.
Start with a small amount and give it time before having more, and do not drive: Canada's lower-risk cannabis use guidelines advise waiting at least 6 hours after use.
THC and potency
Published figures vary widely. Leafly lists Lava Cake at about 22% THC with around 1% CBG and rates it above average, Weedmaps gives 20% to 24%, and AllBud a lower 15% to 18%. THC depends on the grower and the batch, so check the lab-tested number on the label and keep in mind how much THC percentage really matters.
Similar strains
Lava Cake's best-known parent is Thin Mint GSC, named by Leafly, AllBud and Weedmaps, and Weedmaps says the Grape Pie side gives those Cookies genetics plenty of fruit. Weedmaps lists Gelato Cake among similar strains, along with Dosi Cake, Chocolate Mint and Creme Brulee, and Leafly lists Peanut Butter Souffle and Unicorn Cake as Lava Cake offspring.
Buying Lava Cake
The menu box on this page shows whether Lava Cake is on the GasDank menu right now; if it is not, it lists in-stock hybrid flower instead, and you can browse all hybrid flower as well. Choose lab-tested flower with clear THC and CBD numbers that looks and smells fresh. GasDank offers same-day delivery across Toronto and the GTA, usually within 1 to 2 hours, and mail order across Canada. Toronto and Mississauga orders have a $40 minimum (free delivery from $80), the outer GTA a $60 minimum (free from $160), and mail order no minimum (free shipping from $150). Customers must be 19 or older (21 in Quebec), with ID checked.
