Life size Taylor Swift cake has hands 'shaken off' in transport mishap to Birmingham's NEC

Award-winning cake artist Elza Baldzhiyska was left scrambling to rescue her creation of the superstar singer headlining an international show.

It was being transported from Bulgarian-born Elza’s home in Windsor, Berks., to Cake International at Birmingham’s NEC when it was damaged.

Both hands disintegrated while cracks in the icing appeared on the shoulders and on the singer’s trademark blonde locks.

One witness said: “Elza is understandably disappointed and shocked by the damage but she’s an absolute professional and will fix it.

“It’s a bit of a race against time before the exhibition opens but everyone is sure Taylor Swift will star in this year’s show, there’s no doubt about that.”

It is thought Elza spent more than 100 hours creating her Taylor Swift model which wore the iconic blue and white sequin dress the singer wore in The Eras Tour.

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Elza is one of 1,500 bakers, artists, chocolatiers and patisserie chefs showing off their creations at this weekend’s Cake International show.

Other cake replicas include Queen Elizabeth I, complete with jewels from world class sugar artist Emma Jayne.

The Tudor monarch features an elaborate period dress that matches a portrait drawn of the former Queen.

Visitors can also expect a fright from the immersive Sugar Scream showpiece by Mrs Macabres Toy Emporium.

Also on display is a 7ft tall birthday cake at the centre of the show to celebrate 30 years of Cake International.

Meanwhile film industry expert sculptor Gary Pollard will showcase his impressive giant dragon slayer model.

Eagle-eyed Great British Bake Off fans are in for a treat as the shows 2023 winner Matty Edgell is making a guest appearance.

Cake International runs from Friday until Sunday (3/11).