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Baker Helen Hồng Nguyễn, also known as "The Cake Batch" on social media, smiles and shows a cake that she decorated in her home studio in Beaverton on April 18, 2025.
Beaverton baker blends Vietnamese and American cultures to create artistic cakes
Vietnamese American baker and cake decorator Helen Hồng Nguyễn uses her skills to create intricate desserts that highlight her Asian heritage.
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