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That homemade strawberry reduction between the layers is the star here—sweet and tart in just the right balance, not at all syrupy. The Italian buttercream is silky without being cloying, and the whole thing stays moist even after a day in the fridge.

The layers are perfectly moist and the strawberry reduction adds a nice tartness that balances the sweet buttercream. I appreciated that the strawberries on top were just for presentation, since the real fruit flavor comes through in the filling.

I was skeptical about the strawberry reduction, but it's so jammy and tart, balancing the sweet buttercream perfectly. The three layers are nicely moist and the cake held up well even after a day in the fridge.