Oreo __ cake (4)

I believe the answer is:

dirt

(Other definitions for dirt that I've seen before include "Earth; grime" , "Grime - scandal" , "Grime, filth" , "Loose soil; filth" , "scandalous gossip" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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