Space Cake
ALTHOUGH THERE ARE CLAIMS THAT EATING SPACE CAKES CAN LEAD TO PSYCHOSIS OR PSYCHOSIS SYMPTOMS FOR SOME PEOPLE, THERE'S STILL NOT ENOUGH CONCLUSIVE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THEM. Originating from Amsterdam, space cake is a notorious delicacy that belongs to a group of cannabis-infused edibles.
Variations on this specialty abound, and any baked good that contains cannabis butter may be called a space cake. This Dutch specialty is usually prepared with typical cake ingredients such as flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, milk, and eggs, which are combined with a certain quantity of cannabis.
A great variety of ingredients can be added to the base to enrich the cake, including cocoa powder, chocolate drops, dried fruit, buttercream, vanilla, or various spices, and the baked cakes often come dusted with powdered sugar, glazed, soaked in rum, or stuffed with cream or custard. Read more
As with other cannabis intake methods, the consumption of cannabis in the form of space cakes also provides psychotropic effects upon its consumers due to the presence of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and other compounds. In the case of space cakes, the effects are usually prolonged and much stronger, and consumers typically feel high within 3 hours from the consumption.
Space cakes with different shapes, flavors, and varying strengths can be savored at nearly any coffee shop in Amsterdam and they’re typically enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee, herbal tea, or beer. When it comes to the legal status of these cakes in the Netherlands, the country’s court allows the sale only of those cakes that are made with crushed weed.
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Recipe variations
Space Cake
READY IN 17h 25minThis recipe is a good place to start if you're new to making edibles as it provides detailed instructions. The cake is made as most sponge or pound cakes, except in this case the butter is infused with cannabis. The cannabutter should be made in advance, ideally, a day in advance, or the night before, so it has time to cool.
Lemon-flavored Space Cake
READY IN 1h 40minA bit of a different take on the classic space cake, this lemon-flavored space cake could be more described as a sponge cake than a space cake. The cannabutter is creamed with sugar and lemon zest, and then the eggs are added, followed by flour and baking powder. The batter is poured into a springform pan and baked. When done, you can top it with a sugar glaze. And if you're unsure about the amount of THC in your butter, or if the amount is high, we suggest you use less cannabutter than the recipe indicates and replace the rest with regular butter.
Space Galaxy Brownies
READY IN 3h 45minIf you're looking to make something visually attractive and delicious, this recipe for space galaxy brownies is for you. To make the brownies less potent, replace some cannabutter with regular butter.
Vegan Cannabis Brownies
READY IN 2hIn this recipe, coconut oil and almond milk replace butter and cow milk, which makes these brownies suitable for vegans and vegetarians. And even if you're not one, we assure you they're a must-try.
Space Cake Authentic recipe
This recipe is a good place to start if you're new to making edibles as it provides detailed instructions. The cake is made as most sponge or pound cakes, except in this case the butter is infused with cannabis. The cannabutter should be made in advance, ideally, a day in advance, or the night before, so it has time to cool.
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