A huge cake in the shape of a seahorse, with detailed and intricate icing sculptures and patterns, is set to wow visitors at Cake International at Birmingham’s NEC this weekend. The cake will raise funds and awareness for the Marine Conservation Society.

The Cornish cake company creation, which stands six feet high, will be cut up to raise funds for the Ross -based charity.

The cake has been created by Peboryon, who are based in Penzance, who said that they are delighted to be supporting MCS in this way: “Seahorses are extraordinary creatures, beautiful, unusual and gorgeous to sculpt. But they’re endangered so it’s great to be working with MCS to support their work with this species and wider projects to help protect our oceans.”

MCS runs its own ’Adopt-a-Seahorse’ scheme in conjunction with the Seahorse Trust. Head of Communications, Richard Harrington, says the timing of a cake with a marine theme couldn’t have come at a better time: "Right now the wonders of the ocean, as well as the threats it faces, is suddenly on the mainstream agenda thanks to BBC1’s Blue Planet II and Sky’s Ocean Rescue. This fabulous cake will bring one of the most fascinating creatures to a whole new audience at Cake International.

“Not many people realise that seahorses inhabit our waters in the UK, mainly around the south coast. But their habitat is under threat – here it’s the loss of their seagrass habitat whilst abroad they are taken from the wild as part of the horrendous curio trade.

“We’re delighted that Peboryon have created such a fantastic edible work of art and we hope people will give generously when they have the chance to grab a slice at the end of the event.”