Cannabis Lemon Pound Cake
A tender, golden pound cake glazed with bright lemon. Linalool-leaning strains ease the day off your shoulders, slice by slice.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cannabis-infused butter, softened (~50mg THC total / ~5mg per slice)
- 1/4 cup regular butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- Zest of 3 lemons
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp lemon juice
How to make it
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan, lining the bottom with parchment.
- 2
Cream both butters and sugar until pale and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- 3
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- 4
Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add to the batter alternately with milk in 3 additions.
- 5
Pour into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake 55–65 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- 6
Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack until completely cool.
- 7
Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice for the glaze and drizzle generously over the cooled loaf.
Cooking tips
- Cake yields ~10 slices at ~5mg THC per slice—keep a knife and a label handy.
- Standard baking temperatures are gentle on cannabinoids; just avoid going past 350°F (175°C).
- Lavender or White Widow makes this an indulgent, calming nightcap.
Dosing calculator
Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.
Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
Start Low, Go Slow
If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the linalool story of this dish.
Lavender
Indica
Deeply Calming • Sleepy • Stress Relief
White Widow
Hybrid
Calming • Euphoric • Creative
Zkittlez
Indica
Calming • Happy • Euphoric
Why this pairing works
Linalool — in your strain and on your plate
Linalool is the most floral terpene, beloved for its anxiety-lowering, sleep-supporting effects. It pairs beautifully with delicate, sweet, slightly floral foods—an ideal nightcap terpene.