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Greek actor raced back, scoffing dessert (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

carrot cake

'dessert' is the definition.
(carrot cake matches up with the definition dessert)

'greek actor raced back scoffing' is the wordplay.
'scoffing' indicates a hidden word (the answer has been scoffed or eaten by the clue).
'back' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'ekactorrac' is hidden within 'greek actor raced'.
'ekactorrac' written backwards gives 'CARROT CAKE'.

(Another definition for carrot cake that I've seen is " cooked in the oven".)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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