Fong Rachel - Kawaii sweet world: 75 yummy recipes for baking thats (almost) too cute cute to eat

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Writing a cookbook during my freshman and sophomore year of college was a crazy, exciting, challenging, and (best of all) very sweet adventure, and I couldnt have done it without these amazing people in my life.

First of all, Mom and Dad, I love you so much! Im forever grateful for all your genuine unconditional support in everything Ive done. I know you insist that Ive always been very independent, but I truly believe that your encouragement of me to chase after my goals is what led me to my dream life as a cookbook-writing Stanford student. I think you each deserve an individual and big, big thank-you for being the best parents I could ask for.

Mom, where would I be without you? Thank you not only for being an amazing, loving parent, but also for inspiring me to always be creative. Many of my favorite childhood memories come from our weekend shopping trips to craft stores, always on the lookout for something new to create. I think many of my successes are fueled by your enthusiasm and support for anything and everything Ive been passionate about. Thank you for getting excited about my ideas and goals with meit means so much more to me than you know! You inspire me with your thoughtfulness, kindness, and creativity, and I know that no acknowledgment is long enough to express how grateful I am for you.

Dad, thank you for being the number one taste-tester for the Kawaii Sweet World cookbook! And of course, thank you for all the love and support throughout my life as well. :-) I feel incredibly fortunate to have a dad who not only encourages me to follow my passions but also truly believes I will succeed in making my dreams a reality. Thank you for all the ways youve shown your support throughout my life: from learning how to put my hair into a bun for ballet class in elementary school to driving me to volunteer events in high school and now to reassuring me that no matter what I study, I will be successful as long as Im driven and passionate about what I do in college. And while I may have learned to bake from Mom, I know I inherited my massive sweet tooth from you. Heres to many more years of always asking to see the dessert menu!

To my older brother, Chris, thank you for being my best friend growing up and for your genuine, caring, and supportive attitude. Whenever Ive had a long day juggling schoolwork and Kawaii Sweet World, I appreciate you being around to help calm me down and give advice. I cherish the memories of us baking snickerdoodles together and talking for hours late at night during high school about academics, friends, life, and more. I owe you red velvet cupcakes for life!

Thank you to my manager, Melissa Sun, for believing that Kawaii Sweet World was so much bigger than a girl who made videos about making cute desserts and DIYs. Without you, I would never have thought a cookbook was possible. I love your go-getter attitude, and I know well be working on lots more exciting projects together in the future as well. Lets keep chasing after the next big goal!

To my book agent, Kate McKean, for guiding me through the entire publication process when I was nineteen years old and for believing in this project from the beginning. Your expertise and drive has been absolutely critical, and I feel so lucky that Ive gotten to work with you throughout this journey.

To my editor, Amanda Englander, and her assistant, Gabrielle Van Tassel; designer, Jen Wang; production editor, Patricia Shaw; production manager, Jessica Heim; publicist, Erica Gelbard; marketer, Daniel Wikey; and the entire team at Penguin Random House, for your enthusiasm about Kawaii Sweet World and your hard work in making it happen.

To our amazingly talented photographer, Andria Lo. Every single day of the photo shoot, you never failed to impress me with your creativity and keen eye for capturing desserts that beyond exceeded my expectations of food photography. To our prop stylist, Gordon DengIve never seen someone so artfully arrange crumbs on a plate and adeptly scatter sprinkles with a fan brush! And to our photography assistant, Sherese, and the whole photography team. I had an absolute blast during the photo shoot, and I was so amazed by your creativity. Thank you for making those twelve-plus-hour days so much more fun!

To my friends at Stanfordthank you for being taste-testers and the best, most supportive and inspiring family away from home I could ask for. Joceline, Grace, Lauren, Jason, Nate, Yu Jin, and so many more. I love you guys! And, of course, to my school, Stanford University, for fostering my love of learning, connecting with new people, and enjoying 70 degree sunshine.

To my high school teachers who believed in me and gave me the education to chase my dreams and goals. A special thank-you to the following people: Mr. Mattix, my computer science teacher, who gave me the confidence and know-how to pursue a degree in engineering. Ms. Yu, my Mandarin teacher, who supported both my valiant attempt to learn Chinese and my YouTube channel. Ill never forget how you linked to Kawaii Sweet World on our classroom website! Mrs. Weverka, my English teacher, for teaching me to write and communicate my ideas effectively. I have so much respect for these educators in my life who taught me to enjoy learningwhether the field was computer science, Mandarin, English, or any other subject. I sincerely thank you, and I hope you know that your work as teachers does not go unappreciated.

And finally, to my subscribers. Thank you for supporting me and making my dreams come true! Growing up as a shy, introverted teenager with a sweet tooth and a YouTube channel, I never thought Kawaii Sweet World could grow so much. I love you all, and I hope this book serves as not only a recipe guide for whipping up adorable desserts but also a reminder that you can achieve anything you want if you put in the hard work, perseverance, and passion. If you ask me, thats the sweetest treat of all!

TEMPLATES

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CORGI CAKE

MAKES ONE 6-INCH LAYER CAKE

If you want a cake that will make someone smile the instant they see it, this is the cake. Theres something about its small, sweet smile and cute, perky ears that melts hearts. And the best part? Its simple, too! Thanks to using toasted coconut for the fur, theres no need for a fancy decorating technique to achieve a corgis signature fluff.