London Pound Cake strain guide
London Pound Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid from Cookies, bred from Sunset Sherbet and a second parent that has never been made public. People know it for a sweet, lemony cake smell and a relaxed feel that often turns sleepy.
Where does London Pound Cake come from?
London Pound Cake comes from Cookies, the California brand behind many dessert-named strains. Sources agree that one parent is Sunset Sherbet, a sweet, fruity strain from the same family that also gave us Gelato.
The second parent is usually described only as an unknown heavy indica, since the breeders have kept it to themselves. One seed listing names Larry OG, but that isn't widely backed up, so it's safest to call the full lineage undisclosed. You may also see a phenotype called London Pound Cake #75.
What does London Pound Cake smell and taste like?
It smells like the name: sweet and cakey, with lemon, vanilla and a buttery note. Some batches add berry or a little pine on top.
Caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene usually lead its terpene results, though their order shifts from batch to batch. Limonene brings the lemon, caryophyllene a light spice and myrcene a softer, earthy base. The flavour tends to be sweet and citrusy, with a creamy finish.
London Pound Cake effects: what people report
People most often describe London Pound Cake as relaxed and sleepy, with a tingly body feel. Many also mention feeling happy or giggly at the start, before the heavier side takes over. It's usually treated as an evening strain.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention a headache or dizziness.
How strong is London Pound Cake?
London Pound Cake is usually a high-THC strain. Listings put it around 20% to 29% THC, with very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are printed on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.
Buying London Pound Cake in Canada
It also goes by London Poundcake or just Pound Cake, and some labels name a phenotype like #75. Don't confuse it with Lemon Pound Cake, which is a different strain.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or vape cartridges. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that sweet, lemony smell.
London Pound Cake vs Gelato
Gelato and London Pound Cake are cousins, since both have Sunset Sherbet as a parent and both come from the Cookies family tree. Gelato smells creamy and fruity with berry and citrus, while London Pound Cake leans more toward lemon, vanilla and baked sweetness. Gelato is often described as more balanced and upbeat, and London Pound Cake as heavier and sleepier. If you want something sweet for earlier in the evening, Gelato fits. If you want something to wind down with, try London Pound Cake.
Strains like London Pound Cake
If you like London Pound Cake, these are the closest matches:
- Sunset Sherbet: its known parent, sweet and fruity with a relaxed reputation.
- Gelato: a Sunset Sherbet cousin, creamier and more balanced.
- Wedding Cake: another dessert strain with a sweet, vanilla-heavy smell.
- Ice Cream Cake: keeps the creamy vanilla side with a sleepy reputation.
Sources: leafly.com, weedmaps.com, seedfinder.eu