Grape Cream Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain bred by Bloom Seed Co. from Grape Pie and Wedding Crasher, known for sweet grape and cherry flavors with a nutty vanilla finish. It was a runner-up for Leafly’s 2023 Strain of the Year and is grown by licensed producers in several states. It usually tests between 20% and 25% THC and delivers a heavy, relaxing, sleepy high.
Grape Cream Cake Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Grape Pie × Wedding Crasher |
| Breeder / origin | Bloom Seed Co. |
| THC | 20–25% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene, Linalool |
| Aroma and flavor | grape, cherry, vanilla, earthy, nutty, berry |
| Reported effects | relaxed, tingly, sleepy, happy |
| Best for | evening use, sleep, unwinding after work |
Where Grape Cream Cake Comes From
Grape Cream Cake is credited to Bloom Seed Co., which built it from Grape Pie and Wedding Crasher. Grape Pie contributes a deep grape-berry sweetness, while Wedding Crasher, a Wedding Cake x Purple Punch cross, adds creamy, cake-like richness. Bloom has used the same Grape Pie x Wedding Crasher pairing elsewhere, for instance in its Peach Pie.
Sources do not fully agree on the pedigree. Leafly and most reviews list it simply as Grape Pie x Wedding Crasher, but Weedmaps and some distributor listings describe that cross being taken further with Ice Cream Cake, which would explain the “cream cake” in the name. Both versions are sold under the same name. Leafly named it a runner-up for Strain of the Year in 2023, and licensed growers in states including Massachusetts and Illinois now produce it.
Grape Cream Cake Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often describe Grape Cream Cake as relaxed, tingly and sleepy, with a happy mood alongside. One Illinois reviewer described a slow build that eventually reached a clear tipping point into heavy relaxation, which is a fair warning not to redose too quickly. The body effect dominates, and the head stays mellow rather than racy.
This is an evening strain for most people. It suits a quiet night, a movie or winding down before bed. Leafly notes its potency suits experienced consumers, so newer users should take a small amount and wait.
Grape Cream Cake Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Grape Cream Cake tastes the way its name suggests: sweet grape and cherry up front, followed by creamy vanilla and a nutty, baked finish. Other descriptions add earthy and berry notes, and the dense, purple-hued buds carry a heavy frost of trichomes.
Leafly lists myrcene as the most abundant terpene, followed by caryophyllene and linalool. Myrcene supplies an earthy, fruity base, caryophyllene adds a touch of spice, and linalool gives a soft floral sweetness that fits its relaxing reputation.
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Linalool: floral and lavender-like
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Grape Cream Cake
Headaches, dry eyes and dry mouth are the most commonly reported side effects. Because the high builds slowly, taking too much is easy if you redose early.
How strong Grape Cream Cake feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Grape Cream Cake for Medical Reasons?
Leafly reviewers most often mention reaching for Grape Cream Cake for anxiety, stress and pain, and Leafly’s description also mentions insomnia. These are personal reports, not medical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Grape Cream Cake
- Wedding Crasher: a parent with creamy cake notes
- Ice Cream Cake: a creamy, sedating dessert strain in some listed pedigrees
- Wedding Cake: the cake side of its family tree
- Grape Ape: a classic grape-forward relaxer
- Purple Punch: a sweet, grape-berry evening strain behind Wedding Crasher
- Granddaddy Purple: another grape-heavy sleepy indica
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Indica Strains to Explore
Grape Pie · Grape Zkittlez · Grimmdica · Grape Ape · Granddaddy Purple · Governmint Oasis · All indica strains
Where to Buy Grape Cream Cake
Dispensary menus change every week, and Grape Cream Cake may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Grand Rapids, browse Grand Rapids dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Cloud Cannabis Company (928 28th SE St) and Timber Cannabis. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Ivy Hall – Logan Square and Green Rose – Chicago. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Grape Cream Cake FAQ
Is Grape Cream Cake indica or sativa?
Grape Cream Cake is an indica-dominant hybrid with heavy, relaxing effects.
What is Grape Cream Cake a cross of?
It is usually listed as Grape Pie x Wedding Crasher. Some listings say that cross was also bred with Ice Cream Cake.
Who bred Grape Cream Cake?
Bloom Seed Co. is credited as the breeder.
How strong is Grape Cream Cake?
Leafly lists about 23% THC, and most batches fall between 20% and 25%.
What does Grape Cream Cake taste like?
Sweet grape and cherry with creamy vanilla and a nutty finish.
Is Grape Cream Cake good for sleep?
Many users find it sleepy and save it for the evening; Leafly reviewers report reaching for it for insomnia.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
