Banana Cake strain guide
Banana Cake is a hybrid from In House Genetics, a cross of Banana OG and Wedding Cake. It smells like a banana dessert with a splash of fuel, and people describe a relaxed, happy feel that often comes with the munchies.
Where does Banana Cake come from?
Banana Cake was bred by In House Genetics, who crossed Banana OG with Wedding Cake. Both major databases agree on the breeder and the cross.
The breeder's seed listing calls it about 70% indica, though other listings simply call it a balanced hybrid. Breeders have made other banana and cake crosses, such as Banana Cream Cake, so check that you have the In House Genetics plant.
What does Banana Cake smell and taste like?
The breeder describes ripe banana, custard cream and OG gas, and reviewers mostly agree. Listings also mention honey and butter, and some reviewers notice pine or a sweet skunk note. The taste tends to open with gas and finish sweet and fruity.
Published results list caryophyllene first, followed by limonene and pinene. Caryophyllene brings the peppery depth, limonene a little brightness and pinene the piney edge.
Banana Cake effects: what people report
People most often describe Banana Cake as relaxed, happy and hungry. The breeder describes a fast, physical feel that spreads through the body, and many save it for the evening. Some reviewers find it creative and talkative early on, while others say it turns sleepy.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the most common complaints.
How strong is Banana Cake?
Banana Cake is a high-THC strain. Listings start around 20% THC, and the breeder's seed listing puts it at 25% to 30%. CBD is very low.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Your label's numbers matter more than any range here. Our guide to reading cannabis labels can help.
Buying Banana Cake in Canada
With so many banana and cake names around, read the label carefully. Check the producer and the cross if it's printed, and don't mistake Banana Cream Cake or Banana Pound Cake for the same plant.
If you find it, it may come as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that banana smell.
Banana Cake vs Banana OG
Banana OG is Banana Cake's parent and gives it that ripe banana smell over an earthy OG base. Both are known for a heavy, relaxed feel. Banana Cake adds Wedding Cake, which brings a creamier, vanilla-dessert sweetness and usually higher THC. If you want the simpler banana and earth profile, go with Banana OG. If you'd rather have banana bread with frosting, try Banana Cake.
Strains like Banana Cake
If you like Banana Cake, these are the closest matches:
- Banana OG: its parent, with a sweet banana smell over earthy OG.
- Wedding Cake: its other parent, creamy, sweet and strong.
- Banana Cream Cake: a similar banana and dessert mix with a disputed family tree.
- Banana Kush: another banana-scented strain, mellower and more talkative.
