Danes on screen bringing forth English cake (6)

I believe the answer is:

eclair

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'cake' is the definition.
(eclair is a type of cake)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for eclair that I've seen before include "Finger-shaped, chocolate-iced, cream-filled cake" , "Type of cream cake" , "Lacier type of cake" , "Oblong cream puff" , "Bakery item" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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