Layers of tall cakes (5)

I believe the answer is:

tiers

(Other definitions for tiers that I've seen before include "Layers or thicknesses" , "I rest in layers" , "Rows; ranks" , "More than one bank" , "Binders" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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