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
History
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.
Notable breeders: Cannarado Genetics
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GMO (Chemdawg x GSC) × Red Pop (grape bubblegum selection)
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Lava Cake:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the genetics of Lava Cake?
Lava Cake has a genetic lineage of GMO × Red Pop. GMO (Chemdawg x GSC) × Red Pop (grape bubblegum selection)
What is the THC content of Lava Cake?
Lava Cake typically tests at 23-28% THC with Low CBD.
What does Lava Cake smell and taste like?
Lava Cake has a Garlic, grape, bubblegum, berry, earth, gas, funk aroma profile, with flavors described as Savory garlic, sweet grape, berry, bubblegum, earthy, gassy.
What are the effects of Lava Cake?
Users report Deeply relaxing, euphoric, sleepy, happy, hungry, body-stone. As an indica-dominant strain, it is known for relaxing body effects.
How long does Lava Cake take to flower?
Lava Cake has a flowering time of approximately 9-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the history of Lava Cake?
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.
Medical Applications
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