Dessert that rarely lives up to its name (4)

I believe the answer is:

tart

(Other definitions for tart that I've seen before include "Tom" , "Flat pie" , "A bit sour like open cake" , "Acidulous" , "Acidic in taste" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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