Wedding Cake
Also known as: Triangle Mints #23, Pink Cookies
Breeder: Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy)
Wedding Cake is a specific phenotype selection — pheno #23 — from the Triangle Mints breeding line. Named Leafly's Strain of the Year in 2019, it has become one of the most commercially significant cultivars of the modern era and a cornerstone parent in contemporary breeding programs. The Jungle Boys pheno-hunted the line and bestowed the name 'Wedding Cake' due to its unmistakable vanilla cake frosting aroma.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Triangle Kush x Animal Mints
Triangle Kush is a Florida-grown OG Kush descendant contributing deep earthy spice and dense bud structure. Animal Mints (Animal Cookies x SinMint Cookies from SinCity Seeds) contributes the creamy sweetness, refined trichome coverage, and modern bag appeal. In Canada, the strain circulates as 'Pink Cookies.'
Lineage Dispute
Some seed banks market 'Wedding Cake' as Cherry Pie x Girl Scout Cookies. This is a different genetic line that does not represent the authentic clone-only cultivar. The breeder-confirmed lineage is Triangle Kush x Animal Mints (pheno #23), supported by Seedfinder.eu, PhenoDB, and the Jungle Boys.
Terpene Profile
Beta-Caryophyllene — Spicy, peppery, woody
Limonene — Bright citrus, orange zest
Myrcene — Earthy, musky, herbal
Aroma: Sweet vanilla frosting and fresh cake batter, with peppery spice and earthy gas on exhale. Distinctly bakery-like.
Flavor: Tangy citrus, cream, and subtle pine in well-cured flower.
Effects & Experience
Onset: 5–15 minutes when smoked or vaporized.
Initial wave of cerebral euphoria with mood elevation and focused creativity, transitioning into deep physical relaxation over 30–60 minutes. Appetite stimulation is widely reported in the second phase.
Duration: 2–3 hours
Commonly Reported Uses
Grower's Notes
Wedding Cake, the #23 phenotype of Seed Junky Genetics' Triangle Mints line — selected and named by the Jungle Boys for its unmistakable vanilla-frosting nose — has become one of the most documented cultivars of the past decade. The stretch after flipping to 12/12 is moderate and predictable: expect 50–100% height gain in the first three weeks of bloom, with the bulk of elongation occurring in weeks one and two. Strainpedia's week-by-week observations describe "moderate stretch with compact branching and quick canopy thickening" during transition. The internode spacing is tight — a trait inherited from the Triangle Kush mother — which makes the canopy dense but manageable. By weeks six and seven, the colas pack on enough density that support stakes or a trellis net become necessary.
Growth Structure and Training
The architecture is naturally bushy with strong lateral branching, making it an excellent candidate for both SOG and SCROG configurations. Topping above the fourth or fifth node, followed by LST to spread the canopy, is the consensus training approach across virtually every source reviewed. Aggressive lollipopping of the bottom 30% is equally universal advice — the lower sites produce what one cultivator called "useless larf."
Yield
Royal Queen Seeds cites 450–500 g/m² indoors. Grower's Choice Seeds reports 550 g/m². Strainpedia targets 450–550 g/m². Synthesizing: a competent indoor grower running LST or SCROG under adequate light should expect 450–550 g/m², with top-performing setups reaching 600 g/m². Coco consistently edges out soil on yield — side-by-side comparison data found coco winning on both yield and trichome production, while soil took the crown on THC percentage and terpene richness.
Color Development
Wedding Cake carries anthocyanin-producing genetics through its Triangle Kush lineage. The Canadian market's alternate name — Pink Cookies — exists because it genuinely expresses vivid pink and purple hues. Cooler nighttime temperatures during the final two to three weeks — specifically 55–65°F — activate the phenylpropanoid pathway and stimulate anthocyanin synthesis.
Nutrient Management
The strain is a moderate-to-heavy feeder but sensitive to overfeeding early on. EC targets: seedlings at 0.4–0.6; vegetative ramp to 0.8–1.4; bloom peak at 1.6–2.2 in coco (1.0–1.8 in soil). The most commonly reported deficiency is magnesium, particularly in coco grows during mid-flower. Cal-Mag supplementation throughout the cycle in coco is essential. pH discipline is critical — soil at 6.0–6.5, coco at 5.8–6.2. Flush 10–14 days in soil, 3–5 days in coco.
Environment and Climate
Every source reviewed — without exception — identifies humidity management as the single most critical environmental factor. Vegetative conditions should sit at 50–60% RH and 72–79°F. Flower demands a drop to 40–50% RH, with 68–75°F daytime temps. Above 86°F, growth stalls and foxtailing begins. Outdoors, Wedding Cake thrives in dry, Mediterranean climates. Light deprivation greenhouses are an excellent fit: the 8–9 week flower time allows two to three runs per outdoor season.
Documented PPFD targets converge
400–600 µmol/m²/s in vegetative, 600–800 in early flower, and 800–1,100 at peak bloom. With CO2 enrichment to 800–1,200 ppm, the plant efficiently utilizes higher intensities. Target DLI of 40–45 mol/m²/day during flowering.
Drying should be slow and deliberate
hang whole branches in darkness at 60–70°F and 45–55% RH for 10–14 days. Minimum cure is four weeks, but the unanimous advice is six to eight weeks — the vanilla-cream and pepper-dough complexity develops substantially during extended cure. For extraction, flower rosin yields 18–23%, and fresh-frozen bubble hash returns 3–8% by weight, with the bulk on the 90-micron screen.
History & Origin
Created in the mid-2010s in Southern California by JBeezy of Seed Junky Genetics. The Jungle Boys identified pheno #23 as their keeper and named it 'Wedding Cake.' By 2018–2019, search interest on Leafly doubled year-over-year and the strain became ubiquitous on dispensary shelves nationwide.
Awards & Recognition
- ●2019: Leafly Strain of the Year
- ●1st Place, Indica Flower — SoCal High Times Cannabis Cup
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using Wedding Cake as a parent:
Frequently Asked Questions
7 common questions about Wedding Cake
What is Wedding Cake and what are its genetics?
Wedding Cake is a hybrid cannabis strain (60% Indica / 40% Sativa) bred by Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy). It is a cross of Triangle Kush x Animal Mints, testing at 22–27% THC. Wedding Cake is a specific phenotype selection — pheno #23 — from the Triangle Mints breeding line. Named Leafly's Strain of the Year in 2019, it has become one of the most commercially significant cultivars of the modern era and a cornerstone parent in contemporary breeding programs.
What does Wedding Cake smell and taste like?
Wedding Cake's dominant terpenes are Beta-Caryophyllene. The aroma is described as sweet vanilla frosting and fresh cake batter, with peppery spice and earthy gas on exhale. distinctly bakery-like.. The flavor profile features tangy citrus, cream, and subtle pine in well-cured flower..
What are the effects of Wedding Cake?
5–15 minutes when smoked or vaporized. Initial wave of cerebral euphoria with mood elevation and focused creativity, transitioning into deep physical relaxation over 30–60 minutes. Appetite stimulation is widely reported in the second phase.. Duration is typically 2–3 hours. Commonly reported uses include Stress relief, Evening relaxation, Appetite stimulation, Sleep aid.
How hard is Wedding Cake to grow?
Wedding Cake is rated intermediate difficulty. It flowers in 8–9 weeks, reaches medium (100–140 cm indoor) in height, and yields 450–600 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor preferred environments.
What are the parent strains of Wedding Cake?
Wedding Cake is a cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. Triangle Kush is a Florida-grown OG Kush descendant contributing deep earthy spice and dense bud structure. Animal Mints (Animal Cookies x SinMint Cookies from SinCity Seeds) contributes the creamy sweetness, refined trichome coverage, and modern bag appeal.
What strains were bred from Wedding Cake?
Wedding Cake has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Ice Cream Cake, LA Kush Cake, Wedding Crasher, Jungle Cake. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.
Has Wedding Cake won any cannabis awards?
Yes. Wedding Cake has received recognition including 2019: Leafly Strain of the Year; 1st Place, Indica Flower — SoCal High Times Cannabis Cup.
Sources & References (29)
- *Seedfinder.eu** — Genealogy tree, breeder attribution, descendant count (414+ direct crosses)
- *PhenoDB.eu** — Lineage confirmation (Triangle Kush x Animal Mints, Jungle Boys attribution), 523 crosses
- *Leafly** — 2019 Strain of the Year designation, THC baseline of 24%, terpene data
- *Veriheal** — THC range (22–27%), terpene profile, effects timeline, award history
- *STIIIZY** — Notable crosses confirmation (Ice Cream Cake, Wedding Crasher, Jungle Cake)
- *GrowDiaries / Seed Junky Genetics** — Breeder description, clone-only status, naming history
- *Strainpedia** — Growing characteristics, yield data, flowering time
- *Abstrax Tech** (via Mood.com) — Lab terpene analysis (β-caryophyllene dominant at ~30% of total)
- *Ganja House** — ISO 17025 accredited lab ranges (THC 19–27%, terpene pool percentages)
- *Green Avenger Seeds** — Grow guide data, yield ranges, height data
- *RollItUp forum** — Community confirmation of Seed Junky origin vs. Cherry Pie x GSC confusion
- *Leafly Strain of the Year Winners page** — Award verification
- *High Times Cannabis Cup records** — SoCal, Seattle, Colorado, Oklahoma placements
- *Pacific Stone, DNA Genetics, Cheef Botanicals** — Secondary effects/grow data cross-references
- ### Source Conflicts Noted
- **Lineage dispute:** Several seed banks (Canuk Seeds, Growers Choice, Hypno Seeds) market "Wedding Cake" as Cherry Pie x Girl Scout Cookies. This is a separate genetic line. The breeder-confirmed authentic Wedding Cake is Triangle Kush x Animal Mints (Triangle Mints pheno #23) per Seed Junky Genetics, Jungle Boys, Seedfinder, and PhenoDB. The RollItUp forum thread "Wedding Cake VS 'Wedding Cake'" documents this confusion in detail.
- **Dominant terpene ranking:** Abstrax Tech lab data places β-caryophyllene first (~30% of total terpenes). Ganja House's ISO-accredited lab compilation places myrcene first (30–45%). Both agree the top three are caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene — the ranking depends on phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest timing.
- **THC floor:** Most aggregated dispensary data clusters at 22–27%. Some databases (StrainHub) report highs up to 30%. Single-test results should not be treated as representative of the cultivar.
- Grower's Notes cultivation sources:
- GrowDiaries — Wedding Cake grow journals — https://growdiaries.com/seedbank/seed-junky-genetics/wedding-cake
- Royal Queen Seeds — Wedding Cake grow guide — https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-wedding-cake-strain-n1544
- CannaConnection — Wedding Cake strain info — https://www.cannaconnection.com/strains/wedding-cake
- Hypno Seeds — Wedding Cake grow guide — https://hypnoseeds.com/the-blog/how-to-grow-wedding-cake-seeds-2025-grow-diary/
- Green Avenger Seeds — Wedding Cake history and grow tips — https://www.greenavengerseeds.com/the-history-of-wedding-cake-cannabis-seeds/
- THCFarmer — Wedding Cake first indoor grow journal — https://www.thcfarmer.com/threads/wedding-cake-first-indoor-grow.160751/
- Herb.co — Best strains for rosin pressing — https://herb.co/strains-sense/best-weed-strains-for-rosin
- The Press Club — Average bubble hash washing yields — https://thepressclub.co/blogs/tips-tricks/average-bubble-hash-washing-yields
- Frontiers in Plant Science — Cannabis yield vs light intensity — https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.646020/full
- Grow Weed Easy — Super soil vs coco side-by-side — https://www.growweedeasy.com/super-soil-vs-coco-coir-side-by-side-cannabis-grow-journal
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