Birthday Cake Strain Feminized SeedsCherry Pie × Girl Scout Cookies with a vanilla-frosting nose
No reviews yet · be the first to review Birthday CakeThe Birthday Cake strain, also sold as Birthday Cake Kush, is an indica-leaning dessert hybrid from Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies. Strain databases report about 20–25% THC, and indoor plants finish in roughly 8 to 9 weeks of bloom. The buds smell like vanilla frosting, nuts and earth, and these feminized seeds grow female plants for a tent or a sunny garden.
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What is the Birthday Cake strain?
Birthday Cake, also known as Birthday Cake Kush, is an indica-dominant hybrid bred from Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies. AllBud lists it at about 24% THC and Vivosun at 20–24%, with very little CBD. Indoors it flowers in about 8 to 9 weeks (breeder ranges run from 7 to 10), and outdoor plants finish from late September into October. Users describe a euphoric, happy start and a heavy, relaxing body feel, with a sweet vanilla, buttery and nutty flavor.
Ratio from Vivosun's strain profile. AllBud and Zamnesia list it closer to 50/50, so plants vary.
AllBud's flavor list reads buttery, nutty, sweet and vanilla, the reason the strain carries a dessert name.
Birthday Cake strain specs
Birthday Cake's numbers combine strain databases (AllBud, Leafly, Vivosun) with breeder entries on SeedFinder and seed bank specs. Several breeders sell a Birthday Cake, so flowering time and yield are given as the range across those versions.
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid, about 60% indica / 40% sativa |
|---|---|
| Genetics | Cherry Pie × Girl Scout Cookies |
| Bred by | Original breeder not clearly documented; seed versions from Cannarado Genetics, Zamnesia and others |
| THC | About 20–25% |
| CBD | Low (about 0.3% listed by Crop King Seeds) |
| Main terpenes | Caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene |
| Aroma & flavor | Vanilla, buttery cream, nuts, sweet earth, a little cherry and pepper |
| Reported effects | Euphoric, happy, relaxed, hungry |
| Seed type | Feminized (female plants) |
|---|---|
| Flowering indoors | About 8–9 weeks (breeders list 7 to 10) |
| Outdoor harvest | Late September to mid-October (Northern Hemisphere) |
| Height | Compact to medium; Crop King lists it under 4 ft (1.2 m) |
| Yield | About 300–500 g/m² indoors; around 400 g per plant outdoors |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best methods | Topping, LST, defoliation for airflow |
| Climate | Warm, sunny and dry; steady temperatures and humidity |
Where does the Birthday Cake strain come from?
Birthday Cake comes from crossing Cherry Pie with Girl Scout Cookies, two California hybrids that both carry Durban Poison in their background. Leafly, AllBud and the breeder entries on SeedFinder agree on that pairing. Who made the first cross, and when, is not clearly recorded; one strain site credits Seed Junky Genetics, but we could not confirm it with the breeder.
Several seed companies now offer their own Birthday Cake. SeedFinder lists Cannarado Genetics' version as (Cherry Pie × GSC) × (Cherry Pie × GSC), a second-generation line flowering in 56 to 70 days, while Zamnesia sells a simple GSC × Cherry Pie cross that blooms in 9 to 10 weeks. That spread is why indica percentages and timings vary from listing to listing.
Is Birthday Cake the same strain as Wedding Cake?
Birthday Cake and Wedding Cake are usually listed as separate strains, even though some sources give both the same Cherry Pie × Girl Scout Cookies parents. A few strain guides even use Wedding Cake as another name for Birthday Cake. Wedding Cake is more often traced to Triangle Kush × Animal Mints, and it is sold here as its own strain.
Naming tip: Birthday Cake Kush and Birthdaycake refer to the same Cherry Pie × GSC hybrid as Birthday Cake.
What does Birthday Cake taste like, and how does it feel?
Aroma and flavor
Birthday Cake tastes sweet and creamy, like vanilla frosting with a buttery, nutty edge, over an earthy base, and some plants show a hint of cherry from Cherry Pie and pepper from GSC.
- Vanilla
- Buttery cream
- Nutty
- Sweet earth
- Cherry
- Pepper
Terpenes
- Caryophyllene
- Peppery warmth; named the lead terpene in several profiles
- Limonene
- Sweet citrus lift
- Myrcene
- Earthy, herbal depth
Birthday Cake's terpene order differs between sources and phenotypes; Crop King also lists delta-3-carene and terpineol.
Reported effects
Birthday Cake is most often described as euphoric and happy at first, then deeply relaxing in the body, with the mind staying fairly clear before a heavier, couch-bound feel at higher doses. AllBud reviewers also mention a strong appetite.
- Euphoric
- Happy
- Relaxed
- Hungry
- Calm
Birthday Cake's most common downsides are dry mouth and dry eyes, with some dizziness or edginess reported by people with low THC tolerance.
These Birthday Cake effects summarize user reports collected by AllBud and Leafly plus the Vivosun strain profile. Reactions differ from person to person, and nothing here is medical advice.
How do you grow Birthday Cake seeds?
Birthday Cake seeds grow into a compact, moderate-difficulty plant: veg until the canopy is even, flip to 12/12, flower for about 8 to 9 weeks and thin the dense leaves so the resin-heavy buds get light and airflow.
- Germinate3–7 days
Birthday Cake seeds can go straight into small pots of light soil or into plugs once the root tip shows.
- Vegetate4–6 weeks indoors
Top the main stem and tie the side branches out; Birthday Cake stays fairly short, so training mostly widens it.
- FlowerAbout 8–9 weeks
Strip some interior fan leaves around week 3 of bloom, since GSC-type plants grow thick foliage that traps moisture.
- HarvestWeek 8–9 indoors · late Sept–Oct outdoors
Use a loupe and take Birthday Cake down when the trichomes are mostly milky, a few turning amber.
Grow tips for Birthday Cake
- Thin the canopy. Birthday Cake grows dense foliage, and Vivosun's profile stresses regular trimming to keep light and air reaching the inner buds.
- Keep conditions steady. This strain does best with stable temperature and humidity; big day and night swings can stress it late in flower.
- Good for small spaces. With a compact frame listed under about 1.2 m (4 ft), Birthday Cake suits smaller tents and balcony gardens.
- Watch late-bloom humidity. Fat, resin-coated colas from the GSC side can hold moisture, so aim for 40–50% humidity in the last weeks.
- Give the jars time. The vanilla and nutty notes come through best after two or more weeks of curing in sealed jars.
Is Birthday Cake the right strain for you?
Great pick if you
- Love sweet, vanilla and dessert-style flavors
- Want a relaxing evening hybrid with a happy start
- Grow in a small or medium tent
- Want a Cherry Pie and GSC cross from feminized seed
Think twice if you
- Want an energetic, daytime sativa
- Are sensitive to strong THC levels
- Grow in a damp climate without good airflow
- Want a very fast finisher under 7 weeks
Birthday Cake strain FAQ
Is Birthday Cake indica or sativa?
Birthday Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid. Vivosun lists it at about 60% indica and 40% sativa, while AllBud and Zamnesia describe it as closer to an even 50/50 split, so the lean varies by phenotype and breeder.
Is Birthday Cake the same as Birthday Cake Kush?
Yes. Birthday Cake Kush is another name for Birthday Cake, the Cherry Pie × Girl Scout Cookies hybrid. Leafly lists it under Birthday Cake Kush, and many seed banks drop the "Kush".
What are Birthday Cake's parents?
Birthday Cake comes from Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies. Cherry Pie is Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison, and Girl Scout Cookies descends from OG Kush and Durban Poison, so Durban Poison sits in both sides of the family.
How much THC does Birthday Cake have?
Birthday Cake usually tests around 20–25% THC. AllBud lists about 24%, Vivosun gives 20–24% and Zamnesia lists 23% for its version. CBD is low, usually well under 1%.
How long does Birthday Cake take to flower?
Most growers can plan on 8 to 9 weeks of bloom for Birthday Cake under a 12/12 light cycle. Breeder versions range from 7 to 10 weeks. Outdoor plants are generally ready from late September to mid-October.
What does Birthday Cake taste like?
Birthday Cake tastes like sweet vanilla frosting with buttery, nutty and earthy notes, and sometimes a hint of cherry or pepper. Caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene are the terpenes most profiles name.
How tall does Birthday Cake grow?
Birthday Cake is a compact plant. Crop King Seeds lists it as small, under about 1.2 m (4 ft), indoors and out. Topping and low-stress training spread it wider rather than taller.
Is Birthday Cake the same as Wedding Cake?
No, most sources list them as different strains. Some guides give both Cherry Pie × GSC parents or even use the names interchangeably, but Wedding Cake is more often traced to Triangle Kush × Animal Mints.
How much does Birthday Cake yield?
Birthday Cake gives a medium yield. Seed bank figures run from about 300 g/m² to 500 g/m² indoors, with Cannarado Genetics' version listed at 450–500 g/m², and around 400 g per plant outdoors.
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