In a non-cryptic form, wanting name for cake (6)

I believe the answer is:

eclair

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

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for eclair that I've seen before include "Torpedo-shaped cream cake" , "Type of cream cake" , "Lacier (anag.)" , "Long, individual cake" , "Dainty" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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