Twice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake × Wedding Cake × Gelato #33
Twice Cream Cake is a dessert-themed indica cultivar designed to intensify the experience of its predecessor, Ice Cream Cake. It aims to deliver a richer, more indulgent version of the original's creamy, vanilla-forward profile and deeply relaxing effects.
Appearance
Twice Cream Cake typically presents with dense, conical buds covered in a thick layer of frosty trichomes, giving them a glassy white appearance. Buds may display lime to forest-green hues, often accented with lavender or plum streaks, especially when exposed to cooler temperatures late in the flowering cycle. Apricot to tangerine pistils contrast with the dense foliage, and the calyx-to-leaf ratio is generally favorable, making for easier trimming.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Twice Cream Cake is dominated by sweet vanilla and fresh-baked batter, often accompanied by a creamy musk. Some phenotypes may exhibit subtle diesel or menthol undertones, adding complexity. Upon inhalation, flavors of vanilla ice cream and sweet cake batter are prominent, with a smooth, creamy finish. A faint peppery spice may also be detected.
Effects
As an indica-leaning strain, Twice Cream Cake is recognized for its calming and sedating qualities. It is often described as providing a deeply relaxing high, suitable for evening use. The effects are generally centered on promoting tranquility and unwinding, aligning with its dessert-like profile.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
While specific cannabinoid percentages can vary, Twice Cream Cake generally tests between 20-28% THC with less than 1% CBD. The terpene profile often features Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Linalool, contributing to its aromatic complexity and potential effects. Other terpenes like Terpinolene and Eucalyptol may be present in smaller amounts, influencing the nuanced aroma and flavor notes.
Origins & Lineage
Twice Cream Cake is conceptually derived from Ice Cream Cake, which itself is a cross of Wedding Cake and Gelato #33. Breeders often create Twice Cream Cake by backcrossing Ice Cream Cake to itself (ICC x ICC or ICC S1) or by crossing Ice Cream Cake with one of its parent strains (ICC x Wedding Cake or ICC x Gelato #33). This breeding strategy aims to enhance the signature vanilla and creamy characteristics.
Growing
This cultivar is known for stabilizing desirable traits such as sweet aromatics and significant resin production. Buds are typically compact and heavily frosted, with a good calyx-to-leaf ratio that can simplify the trimming process. Resin production is notable, making it a favorite for concentrate extraction. Growers should anticipate an indica-leaning plant structure.