Not having to travel down to Sydney for the well-known Strawberry Watermelon Cake by Black Star Pastry, I am very glad that my dad convinced me to purchase a slice. Light, fragrant and utterly refreshing, the cake was truly a masterpiece. Though skeptical at first as I have tried others inspired by this very cake, the layers of softly crumbed almond dacquoise was amazing and couple that with the juicy-crisp watermelon in between was just perfect. Nutty and sweet, the rose-scented cream did not overwhelm the elements but instead enhanced the whole experience for me. Glazed and topped with fresh strawberries, pistachios and dried rose petals; the berries also offered a tinge of tartness to the fresh floral number.

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