What are the best CBD cake recipes?

Through a few basic recipes, discover how to incorporate CBD in your cakes. In this way, you will be able to take advantage of the multiple therapeutic virtues of CBD, while tasting delicious homemade sweets

Making cakes with CBD is a simple, economical and original way to enjoy all its benefits. Of course, inhaling and eating CBD will give you somewhat different effects in terms of time and intensity. If you want to know how to make a good CBD cake, discover our 4 recipes to try as soon as possible!

Who are these CBD cake recipes for?

Before getting into the heart of the matter and presenting you with the best CBD cake recipes, it seems essential to recall the difference between cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is a cannabinoid naturally present in marijuana plants that causes psychoactive and potentially harmful effects to health. In France, the production, sale and consumption of THC are completely illegal. On the contrary, CBD is a cannabinoid that does not cause any psychoactive or harmful effects to health. CBD is known in the medical and therapeutic field for its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, antioxidant, and anti-stress properties.

As such, anyone can consume CBD, and all of the recipes in this article will not cause any psychoactive, delusional, or harmful health effects. And yes, CBD cakes are no longer limited to the famous "space cakes" that cause a state of euphoria and "cerebral high". The purpose of these recipes is to teach you how to cook with CBD to take advantage of its soothing properties, while enjoying yourself!

Why consume CBD through food?

Effects that last in the long term

Ingesting CBD causes different effects than inhaling it. Firstly, the relaxing effects will take longer to manifest themselves, as the cannabinoids have to reach the digestive system before reaching the bloodstream. When you inhale CBD through a vaporizer, bong or electronic cigarette, the effects are almost instantaneous. When you ingest CBD orally, you have to wait at least 30 minutes, sometimes 1 hour and even more to see the first effects appear. That said, even if the effects take longer to appear, they can stay longer. This is extremely interesting for people who suffer from chronic pain and are looking for a natural solution to reduce pain throughout the day. If you're suffering from a seizure or spike in pain, and you need quick relief, you can choose to inhale CBD or take it sublingually. But if you need soothing effects that are long-lasting, you should consider incorporating CBD into your diet.

Tenfold effects

Furthermore, scientific studies have recently shown that when CBD is ingested during a high-fat meal, its bioavailability can be increased by a factor of 4 or 5. In other words, the effects of CBD are maximized when you eat it, and even more so if your meal is fatty. By eating a CBD cake, you will be able to enjoy its full potential!

Relaxing and comforting effects

In a more general way, CBD is known for its relaxing, soothing, anti-stress and anti-pain properties. The consumption of CBD allows to :

• reduce the level of stress and anxiety in everyday life;
• fight against sleep disorders;
• soothe chronic pain, whether it is of muscular, bone, joint or nerve origin;
• alleviate the symptoms of many diseases such as depression, epilepsy, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc.

Consumed through your favorite cake, CBD offers effects that are even more comforting than with traditional methods.

How to dose CBD in your recipes?

Last important point before approaching the recipes, it is the dosage of CBD. In all the recipes presented in this article, we recommend the following doses:

• 10 to 20 ml of CBD oil ;
• or 1 to 2 grams of CBD flower or resin for cakes for 4 to 8 people.

Below these amounts, you may not feel any effect. Beyond that, you risk spoiling the taste of your cakes. There is no need to use a lot to feel powerful effects. As previously explained, eating CBD through a high-fat diet is already enough to feel more intense effects than average. If it's your first time cooking with CBD, we advise you to choose the lowest dose, which is 10 ml of oil or 1 gram of CBD for a whole cake. If you already have some experience with CBD, you can opt for the higher dosage, namely 20 ml of oil or 2 grams of CBD flower or resin.

Note also that you can adjust this dosage according to your desires, your feeling and the percentage of CBD in your product. For example, some oils have a CBD content of about 10%, while some flowers can exceed 20% CBD. Do not hesitate to adjust the quantity according to the CBD content of your products.

The recipe of the CBD brownie

The ingredients

• 250 grams of dark chocolate
• 150 grams of butter
• 150 grams of sugar
• 60 grams of flour
• 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 pinch of salt
• 10 to 20 ml of CBD oil or 1 to 2 grams of CBD flower or resin

The preparation

• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius, or thermostat 6, the time of preparation.
• Beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is white and smooth.
• Add the vanilla sugar and flour.
• Melt the chocolate and butter and add to the mixture.
• If you are using CBD oil, pour 10-20 ml directly into the mixture. If you are using CBD flowers or resin, you can crumble 1 to 2 grams and add them to the mixture. Mix everything well one last time.
• Now all you have to do is to pour your preparation into a mould and put it in the oven for 15 minutes, still at 180 degrees Celsius.

The recipe for CBD cookies

The ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 half teaspoon of vanilla sugar
• 100 grams of dark chocolate
• 60 ml brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 80 grams of flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 10 to 20 ml CBD oil or 1 to 2 grams of CBD flower or resin

The preparation

• Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius, or thermostat 6, the time of preparation.
• Mix the butter and brown sugar until creamy.
• Add the egg yolk, vanilla and CBD oil, flower or resin.
• Stir in the flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Mix everything together to make a smooth cookie dough.
• Form small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. The cookies will flatten out during baking.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
• Let the cookies sit for 15 minutes to harden before eating.

CBD Muffin Recipe

The ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 100 grams of sugar
• 100 grams of dark chocolate
• 100 grams of melted butter
• 60 grams of flour
• 1 half bag of yeast
• 10 to 20 ml of CBD oil or 1 to 2 grams of CBD flower or resin

The preparation

• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in a pan or in the microwave for 2 minutes.
• Add the sugar and eggs and beat with a whisk.
• Pour in the flour and yeast.
• Add the CBD in the form of oil, flowers or resin. Mix one last time to distribute the CBD evenly throughout the mixture.
• Pour the mixture into small silicone moulds and bake for 20 minutes.

Recipe for CBD yoghurt cake

The ingredients

For this recipe, you can reuse the yoghurt pot to measure all the ingredients more easily.

• 1 pot of plain yoghurt
• 2.5 pots of flour
• 1.5 pots of sugar
• 1 half pot of vegetable oil
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 10 grams of butter
• 3 eggs
• 10 to 20 ml of CBD oil or 1 to 2 grams of CBD flower or resin

The preparation

• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Mix the plain yoghurt with the flour, white sugar and vanilla sugar.
• Add the eggs and continue mixing.
• Add the vegetable oil, yeast, and CBD in the form of oil, flower or resin. Continue to mix until you have a smooth, even batter.
• Butter a baking pan and pour in your mixture.
• Bake for 30 minutes.

Some tips for cooking with CBD

• Adjust the recipes to your liking: As with all recipes, you can adjust them to your liking, and even let your imagination run wild to create new ones. These recipes are here to give you ideas and introduce you to cooking with CBD. Whether it's a savoury or sweet recipe, you can adjust the dosage of CBD and modify the ingredients as you wish. In cooking, there are no real rules, so treat yourself!

• Always remember to add fat: No matter what you're cooking with CBD, always remember to add a fat such as butter, vegetable oil, cream, or milk. This will help the cannabinoids dissolve. If you forget to add a fat to your preparation, the effects of CBD will be lessened. A basic rule of thumb for cooking with CBD!

• Take the time to crumble your flowers and resins: Most people prefer CBD oil for cooking, as it is a quick and easy way to dose and pour. Since the oil is already ready to use, it is as easy to incorporate as butter or sugar. That said, some people prefer to use flowers or resin to vary the flavors and adjust the CBD level. Obviously, these products are more flavorful and there are varieties ranging from 5 to over 70% CBD. If this is your case, take the time to crumble your flowers and resins, preferably with an electric grinder. The goal is not to find yourself with pieces of flowers or resin visible in your cakes. Although the flowers and resins may give your cakes a slight flavour and colour, they should not be noticeable in the final result.

How to store CBD in the kitchen?

Like all ingredients and products of natural origin in your kitchen, CBD must be perfectly preserved so as not to alter its taste, smell and effects. To do this, simply keep your CBD in a cool place where the temperature does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. To limit humidity problems, you can put your CBD flowers and resins in an airtight container such as a glass jar. To optimize the storage of CBD, place your airtight container or CBD oil in a clean cupboard away from light, dust and residue.

Does CBD have an expiration date?

CBD is a product that naturally ages over time. This is also the reason why it is essential to store your CBD properly. In general, CBD products can be consumed for a few months and up to 2 years depending on the type of product. As it ages, CBD loses its taste, smell and effects. It would therefore not be dangerous to consume it, but simply useless.

Can CBD be mixed with any food?

Yes, CBD can be mixed with all foods, in all your sweet and savoury recipes, and even in your drinks. In fact, CBD-based herbal teas are well known for their multiple health benefits. Don't hesitate to use your imagination to integrate CBD in your daily diet!