Pancakes
Also known as: Frosted Pancakes
Breeder: Cookies x Seed Junky Genetics (Minntz brand)
A premium indica-dominant hybrid that debuted publicly at the 2019 Emerald Cup under the Minntz brand. Developed by crossing the dessert-sweet London Pound Cake #75 with the structurally robust Kush Mints #11, yielding a cultivar prized for exceptional bag appeal, extraction-grade resin production, and a distinctive warm buttery aroma that genuinely evokes its breakfast namesake. The original cut was never released to the public in seed or clone form — all commercially available seeds are reproductions by third-party breeders.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: London Pound Cake #75 x Kush Mints #11
London Pound Cake #75 (Sunset Sherbet x Unknown, Cookies) is an indica-dominant hybrid contributing rich dessert-like sweetness, heavy resin coverage, complex terpene layering, and buttery vanilla notes. Kush Mints #11 (Bubba Kush x Animal Mints, Seed Junky Genetics) is a balanced hybrid contributing robust physical structure, tight internodes, sharp minty-gas finish, increased yield and density, and uplifting creative euphoria.
Terpene Profile
Limonene — Citrus, lemon, orange; mood enhancement; 0.4-0.8%
Beta-Caryophyllene — Spicy, peppery, woody; anti-inflammatory; 0.3-0.6%
Linalool — Floral, lavender, berry; calming; 0.1-0.3%
Myrcene — Earthy, herbal; sedative, muscle relaxation; 0.1-0.4%
Aroma: Warm freshly baked dough as the dominant note — unmistakably pancake batter. Sweet caramelized maple syrup, buttered berries. Subtle herbal mint, nutty undertones, and light fuel/gas on the back end.
Flavor: Rich, buttery, smooth sweet batter with vanilla notes on inhale. Clean herbal mint finish with faint peppery spice on exhale. Creamy sweetness lingers with occasional citrus/blackberry notes.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Gentle euphoric uplift with calm cerebral clarity and mild pressure behind the eyes within 0-15 minutes
Relaxed yet focused headspace, mood elevation, enhanced creativity and sociability during the peak (15-60 minutes). Transitions to warming body relaxation, physical tension release, and gradual sedation without abrupt couchlock. Best for afternoon to early evening use.
Duration: Moderate to long-lasting; gradual transition from cerebral to physical over 1-2+ hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Grower's Notes
The original Cookies/Seed Junky Pancakes was never publicly released, so growing data comes from third-party reproductions. Humidity management is the #1 priority — the dense compact colas are highly susceptible to moisture retention and mold/bud rot if humidity rises above 45% in late flower. This is the single most important environmental control point.
Growth Structure and Training
Training should be early and aggressive: topping is highly recommended as the plant responds well, creating multiple even colas. LST is essential for maximizing light penetration through the tight internodal structure. SCROG is an excellent candidate due to strong lateral branching and manageable height. Perform thorough defoliation around Day 21 of flower to improve airflow through tight inner nodes, with light defoliation again at weeks 5-6 if canopy is dense — growers report up to 20% yield increase when topping + LST + defoliation are properly applied.
Nutrient Management
Do not overfeed — moderate balanced nutrients (3-1-2 N-P-K ratio) outperform heavy feeding. Close monitoring of nutrient solutions in hydro setups has shown up to 15% increase in resin production compared to soil. Thorough flush for final 10-14 days to enhance flavor clarity and burn quality. Support branches in late flower — dense buds get heavy and yo-yos or stakes prevent snapping.
Drying and Curing
The high concentration of volatile terpenes requires careful slow curing to lock in the unique buttery-sweet aroma — rushing the cure loses the signature maple/dough notes. Dry at 18-20°C, 55-60% RH for 10-14 days, then cure minimum 2-4 weeks in sealed jars burping daily first week.
Wash and Extraction
Excellent extraction-grade cultivar due to greasy resin profile — high trichome density makes it ideal for solventless hash production.
Flowering Time and Harvest
Harvest when trichomes are milky with 10-20% amber for balanced effects; full amber produces heavier sedation. Outdoor timing: early October in Northern Hemisphere — do not let plants get caught in fall rains with those dense buds.
History & Origin
The Cookies and Seed Junky Genetics collaboration began in 2017. Pancakes was debuted publicly at the 2019 Emerald Cup (December 14-15, Santa Rosa, CA) under the Minntz brand alongside The Soap. It gained rapid market traction through the Cookies dispensary network in California in 2019-2020 and became a foundational parent in modern breeding. The original Cookies/Seed Junky phenotype has never been publicly released in seed or clone form. Third-party seed banks began offering reproductions in 2022-2024.
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using Pancakes as a parent:
Frequently Asked Questions
6 common questions about Pancakes
What is Pancakes and what are its genetics?
Pancakes is a hybrid cannabis strain (60% Indica / 40% Sativa) bred by Cookies x Seed Junky Genetics (Minntz brand). It is a cross of London Pound Cake #75 x Kush Mints #11, testing at 20-30% THC. A premium indica-dominant hybrid that debuted publicly at the 2019 Emerald Cup under the Minntz brand. Developed by crossing the dessert-sweet London Pound Cake #75 with the structurally robust Kush Mints #11, yielding a cultivar prized for exceptional bag appeal, extraction-grade resin production, and a distinctive warm buttery aroma that genuinely evokes its breakfast namesake.
What does Pancakes smell and taste like?
Pancakes's dominant terpenes are Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene. The aroma is described as warm freshly baked dough as the dominant note — unmistakably pancake batter. sweet caramelized maple syrup, buttered berries. subtle herbal mint, nutty undertones, and light fuel/gas on the back end.. The flavor profile features rich, buttery, smooth sweet batter with vanilla notes on inhale. clean herbal mint finish with faint peppery spice on exhale. creamy sweetness lingers with occasional citrus/blackberry notes..
What are the effects of Pancakes?
Gentle euphoric uplift with calm cerebral clarity and mild pressure behind the eyes within 0-15 minutes Relaxed yet focused headspace, mood elevation, enhanced creativity and sociability during the peak (15-60 minutes). Transitions to warming body relaxation, physical tension release, and gradual sedation without abrupt couchlock. Duration is typically moderate to long-lasting; gradual transition from cerebral to physical over 1-2+ hours. Commonly reported uses include Chronic stress and anxiety, Depression, Chronic pain and arthritis, Nausea and appetite loss.
How hard is Pancakes to grow?
Pancakes is rated intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 8-9 weeks, reaches medium (3-4 ft indoor) in height, and yields 450-550 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred environments.
What are the parent strains of Pancakes?
Pancakes is a cross of London Pound Cake #75 and Kush Mints #11. London Pound Cake #75 (Sunset Sherbet x Unknown, Cookies) is an indica-dominant hybrid contributing rich dessert-like sweetness, heavy resin coverage, complex terpene layering, and buttery vanilla notes. Kush Mints #11 (Bubba Kush x Animal Mints, Seed Junky Genetics) is a balanced hybrid contributing robust physical structure, tight internodes, sharp minty-gas finish, increased yield and density, and uplifting creative euphoria..
What strains were bred from Pancakes?
Pancakes has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Truffle Cake, Cakemera, Buttermilk Biscuits, Loud Cake, Banana Pancakes. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.
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