Shocking as gluten-free cake is named Supreme Champion for the first time at the annual British Pastry Awards

The world of baking couldn’t believe it last night after a vegetarian dish took first place at an awards ceremony.

Mooless Pie contains a vegetarian jackfruit “steak”, gluten-free craft beer, and black pepper.

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It beat competition from 975 other entries to be named Supreme Champion at the prestigious British Pie Awards, held in Melton Mowbray, Leics.

The pastry was created by Bristol-based Pieminister.

But Simon Bell, owner of a butcher’s shop in Bermondsey, south-east London, said: “It’s amazing how a traditional meat pie doesn’t win.

“It feels like the contest organizers are trying too hard to be woken up. There was a wide selection of meatloaf that they could have bought instead of this one.

“Although, Pieminister has a reputation for making delicious pies.”

And Michelle James, owner of Raymond’s Pie and Mash in Eltham, South East London, said: “If I put it in my shop, no one would eat it.”

Matthew O’Callaghan, President of the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association, said: “This is a wonderful cake, it looks delicious and has a beautiful golden crust.

“The cake is very crispy, complemented by a moist, delicious filling and the balance of flavors in the cake is just right. To date, gluten-free baked goods have always been compared unfavorably with other baked goods.

“With this cake, gluten-free cakes are now on par with any other.”