Food in a "cake vs. yeast" debate (5)

I believe the answer is:

donut

(Other definitions for donut that I've seen before include "US doughnut" , "something to eat" , "ring coming across the Atlantic" , "American pastry" , "treat for Homer Simpson" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.