- Lava Cake is a hybrid Hybrid (Indica-dominant) strain originating from USA (California), dating back to 2020.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 23-28%.
- Its lineage runs through GMO × Red Pop, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 2 documented strains descend from Lava Cake, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Lava Cake
Lava Cake was bred by Cannarado Genetics by crossing GMO with Red Pop, a grape bubblegum-flavored selection. The combination is unexpected but brilliantly effective — the savory, umami-rich GMO profile is balanced by sweet grape, berry, and bubblegum notes from Red Pop. The buds are dense and chunky with deep green to purple coloration and a heavy trichome coat. The aroma is a complex tug-of-war between garlic and sweet fruit — each inhale reveals different notes of the GMO and Red Pop parents. The flavor follows suit with a savory-sweet profile that evolves with each hit. Effects are indica-dominant and potent: a heavy body relaxation with a euphoric head buzz that leads to deep sedation.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Cannarado Genetics created Lava Cake as part of their innovative breeding program that explored unusual terpene combinations. The GMO x Red Pop cross was a gamble — pairing a notoriously savory strain with a sweet grape bubblegum selection — but it paid off, producing a strain with a truly unique and compelling flavor profile.
Lava Cake gained a strong following in the California market, particularly among consumers who appreciated complex terpene profiles that didn't fit neatly into the dessert or gas categories. The strain demonstrated that the GMO lineage could be successfully crossed with sweet fruity genetics to create something entirely new.
This strain is a staple of Amsterdam coffee shop menus. Check current availability and prices on DAM Live →
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Live Amsterdam Pricing
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View Live Menus →Where to Find Lava Cake in Amsterdam
Lava Cake is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Lava Cake
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Lava Cake
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Lava Cake with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Lava Cake selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Lava Cake variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
GMO (Chemdawg x GSC) × Red Pop (grape bubblegum selection)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Lava Cake is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Lava Cake is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Lava Cake:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Lava Cake?
Lava Cake typically tests at 23-28% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As an indica-leaning strain, the THC produces a heavier body-driven effect.
Lava Cake strain review — what to expect
Lava Cake is known for Deeply relaxing, euphoric, sleepy, happy, hungry, body-stone. GMO crossed with Red Pop. Lava Cake combines the savory garlic funk of GMO with sweet bubblegum and berry notes, creating a unique and potent dessert hybrid. The aroma profile features garlic, grape, bubblegum, berry, earth, gas, funk. Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
What are the phenotypes of Lava Cake?
Lava Cake expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Lava Cake, GMO x Red Pop. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Lava Cake crossed from?
Lava Cake was bred from GMO × Red Pop. Detailed ancestry: GMO (Chemdawg x GSC) × Red Pop (grape bubblegum selection). This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Lava Cake available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Lava Cake is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Lava Cake?
Lava Cake is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Lava Cake yield and how long does it flower?
Lava Cake has a flowering time of 9-10 weeks and produces moderate yields. Plants reach medium height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Lava Cake and where does it come from?
Lava Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originates from USA (California). It belongs to the 2020s era of cannabis genetics. GMO crossed with Red Pop. Lava Cake combines the savory garlic funk of GMO with sweet bubblegum and berry notes, creating a unique and potent dessert hybrid.
What is the genetic background of Lava Cake?
Lava Cake has the following ancestry: GMO (Chemdawg x GSC) × Red Pop (grape bubblegum selection).
Is Lava Cake indica or sativa?
Lava Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Lava Cake smell and taste like?
Lava Cake has a Garlic, grape, bubblegum, berry, earth, gas, funk aroma, with flavors described as Savory garlic, sweet grape, berry, bubblegum, earthy, gassy. Its dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
What are the effects of Lava Cake?
Users report Deeply relaxing, euphoric, sleepy, happy, hungry, body-stone. As an indica-dominant strain, it leans toward relaxing body effects.
Medical Applications
Lava Cake is commonly associated with: