What is space cake and what effect does it have?

Spacecake verwijst naar cake die is gemengd met hasj of wiet. Bij het bereiden wordt doorgaans een beetje hasj of wiet in de boter gemengd en opgelost. Dit zorgt ervoor dat de hasj of wiet gelijkmatig over de spacecake wordt verdeeld (als je dit niet doet, is de kans groter dat er een slechte verdeling van de hasj of wiet ontstaat, wat kan leiden tot een onverwacht en ongewenst effect).

Space cake (edibles) is an edible treat, usually in the form of a cake, muffin or even a brownie that contains cannabis. Instead of smoking or vaporizing cannabis, the substance THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is absorbed through the digestive tract. This makes for a completely different experience from smoking: the effect comes on later, is often a lot more intense and lasts longer.

Space cake can bring the following (side) effects:

• It can provide increased euphoria or happiness
• It can provide a reduction in anxiety and stress
• You may experience decreased coordination and concentration
• You may experience ever-changing emotions and thoughts
• It can cause a changing perception of time and space
• It may cause increased or decreased appetite
• You may experience possible hallucinations

The duration of the effects of space cake depends on the amount and strength of the product used. In general, the high of space cake can last between 2 and 4 hours, with a possible after-effect of several extra hours. The effect does not start immediately. Certainly, only after a period of 45 minutes to an hour and a half. You run the risk of believing it doesn't work. You then take another piece, which means you end up ingesting far too much. When you consume hash or weed, you often feel exactly when you have had enough. You then come to an end and put the joint away. This is not possible with space cake. When you ingest too much, there is no turning back. Dosing space cake is therefore difficult. So, it is strongly advised against taking extra. It's better to take your time first until it works.

If you do go bad on space cake, you can do the following things:

• Make sure someone is with you
• Talk about things that make you happy
• Find a quiet place and eat or drink something sweet
• Put yourself at ease
• Take vitamin C for a calming effect
• Try to do things that put you at ease

Dosage is of great importance with space cake. Because the effects occur quickly and last for a long time, it is advisable to start with a very small amount (e.g. a quarter or half portion) and wait at least 2 hours before deciding to take more if necessary.

Risks of space cake include:

• Overdosing by wanting to eat too much in a short period of time
• Unpredictable effects depending on how sensitive you are to it
• Prolonged bad trips, especially in beginners or people with anxiety sensitivity
• Dangers in traffic, as coordination and reaction time can be significantly affected

Below are two experiences with space cake:

'I took it twice. The first experience was quite positive, just nice and high for a few hours.'

'I always liked space cake too. Experienced a lot of cozy evenings because of it.'

Space cake can offer a special and enjoyable experience, but it also requires caution and responsibility. By doing it properly, knowing your limits and observing the time of effect, you can enjoy what this special treat has to offer optimally and safely. Take a look at our Cannabis Bakehouse if you want to try it out for yourself.