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kitchen ingredients required to make cannabis space cakes

Amsterdam-Style Space Cakes

The classic edible is a staple of Amsterdam cannabis culture. If you’ve ever tried a Space Cake and are longing for that experience or you want to try it for the first time, we’ve got you covered.
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Prep Time 41 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 high-THC servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 181
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 7-14 grams Cannabis flower
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 Eggs (large)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • Chocolate chips or nuts (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking or Parchment paper
  • 1 Oven-safe baking dish or cake tin
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk or Electric mixer

Method
 

Activate the THC with Decarboxylation
  1. The most important aspect of baking with cannabis is decarboxylation, which activates raw compounds such as THC-A and CBD-A into their psychoactive forms. This process demands patience, as rushing or overheating the buds can result in the loss of valuable terpenes and cannabinoids. Such losses can greatly affect the flavor and potency of your finished product, making proper decarboxylation essential when making cannabis edibles.
  2. Preheat the oven to 240°F (115°C).
  3. Cover your baking tray with parchment paper.
  4. Grind your cannabis and spread it evenly across the paper before placing it on the second-to-lowest rack to avoid burning it.
  5. After the first 15 minutes, gently move the cannabis around so that all parts are exposed to the heat, and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the tray from the oven, and let the decarboxylated cannabis cool.
Batter Time!
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. Combine the butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Blend the ingredients with an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk, or whisk by hand until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time to a bowl, whisk, and mix each egg thoroughly before adding the next. This step helps achieve a smooth and cohesive batter.
  4. Gently stir in the milk and cocoa powder, which adds moisture and enhances flavor.
  5. Now, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, decarboxylated cannabis, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the batter reaches the desired consistency. You may also use infused butter or cannabutter if you already have some.
Start Baking
  1. Grease the cake tin and pour the batter evenly into it. To enhance the flavor, add vanilla extract or dry ingredients like chocolate chips and nuts!
  2. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. After that, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean, it’s ready!
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  4. Cut your freshly baked Space Cake into squares and enjoy it with friends. To keep leftovers fresh, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry location!