King avoids baked pancake, preferring this?
I believe the answer is:
canape
'king avoids baked pancake preferring this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
This is all the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for canape that I've seen before include "Savoury mouthful" , "Small item of food served with drinks" , "Light refreshment" , "Small thing to eat with a drink" , "Savoury party fare" .)